Most Powerful Lightning Strikes & Red Sprites Experiment

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Pecos Hank

Pecos Hank

Жыл бұрын

Experiment capturing the most powerful lightning strikes simultaneously with the Red Sprites they trigger above the storm.
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OVER / UNDER EXPERIMENT:
Some of the most powerful lightning events can propagate horizontally for 10s of kilometers and connect to the ground with a massive surge of electricity. We call these horizontally extensive ground flashes.
Seeing these big daddies blossom underneath storm clouds is a jaw dropping sight but, underneath the storm, you’re still only seeing half the show. If a lightning strike is powerful enough, it can flip the charge at the top of thunderstorms initiating another spectacular light show high above the storm.
Red sprites belong to a group of mysterious large scale electrical discharges called Transient Luminous Events, or TLEs. In order to see the spectacular parent lightning discharges in all their glory and the TLEs they initiate above the storm, we’re going to need to be in two places at one time.
In this video, I team up with storm chaser Paul Smith to simultaneously document the most powerful lightning strikes and the magnificent TLEs they parent in what we call the Over / Under Experiment.
Negative ground flashes are the most common manifestation of cloud-to-ground lightning. But these generally don’t transfer enough charge to spark a TLE. For this experiment to be successful, I’m going to have to locate a rain free vicinity of the storm were the horizontally extensive positive ground flashes are occurring while Paul Smith finds cloud free skies and clear views over the tops of the same distant thunderstorm complex.
Check out Paul Smiths KZfaq channel
/ @paulmsmith
Piano music: Radiohead's "Like Spinning Plates" performed by Hank Schyma

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@captainplacard9666
@captainplacard9666 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Hank, for 1 MILLION subscribers
@Tankeyes117
@Tankeyes117 Жыл бұрын
Who else was here for 500k?
@stevecntower
@stevecntower Жыл бұрын
Lets go
@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast
@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
@Chad 007 shut up Kyle
@ToxicYTK
@ToxicYTK Жыл бұрын
@chad007. gay
@jerrylee8261
@jerrylee8261 Жыл бұрын
@@ToxicYTK Why post that? Have some respect for Gays who may be watching.
@the_padzer3456
@the_padzer3456 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching you for years hank and I just wanted to say that you're one of the most talented people I've ever seen. You're such a legend. Much love.
@lolzz457
@lolzz457 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! My son loves watching these videos and he learns so much from them. I have used a few for homeschool lessons 😊 Thanks for keeping it kid friendly!
@the_padzer3456
@the_padzer3456 Жыл бұрын
@@lolzz457 that's amazing! It's incredible how he can actually educate people as well as keeping it extremely interesting at the same time!
@jaredkinneyjr
@jaredkinneyjr Жыл бұрын
bouncing sprites off the dome
@arnoldelliott5695
@arnoldelliott5695 Жыл бұрын
This is facts.
@blessthismessss
@blessthismessss Жыл бұрын
gosh, your videos need to be about 2 hours longer each time, I can never get enough hearing the things you teach- congrats on the 1 million, u deserve many more :D
@RICDirector
@RICDirector Жыл бұрын
>THIS
@Jayfano-es1ry
@Jayfano-es1ry 9 ай бұрын
OK 👌🏿
@tomchidwick
@tomchidwick Жыл бұрын
This almost brought me to tears - the majesty, beauty, awe, power, and wonder in what you two managed to capture here is TRULY breathtaking. Hank, simply put, you've more than outdone yourself with this project. A heartfelt congrats to you and Paul for capturing this, and presenting it to us! I made my family drop what they were doing just to watch this show. Amazing. Simply amazing.
@PecosHank
@PecosHank Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you writing this Tom. Comments like this really keep me inspired. Happy New Year!
@mikemidoshi2973
@mikemidoshi2973 Жыл бұрын
I second what Tom said! My family loves your videos as well and it doesn’t matter what it is. It could be weather or traveling. Honestly you’re what we love the most. You’re an absolute legend my friend.
@TobiasDettinger
@TobiasDettinger Жыл бұрын
I think he is one of the guys who first discovers something, never a human documented before :0 He clearly makes history and we can watch it for free here :0 This is amazing!
@queenc2076
@queenc2076 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning to see both sides at the same time, thank you for once again putting together an amazing experience!
@thatoneinsidejoke
@thatoneinsidejoke Жыл бұрын
Ayyy a fellow Unus Annus and Pecos Hank fan!
@AlwaysPim
@AlwaysPim Жыл бұрын
Teaming up with a buddy to film storms from different angles like this must be so interesting and fun. Great idea and amazing footage.
@ZYCOphotography
@ZYCOphotography Жыл бұрын
Awesome man, Paul Smith is the red sprite man! When I started lightning photography in 2008, i made it my bucket list shot, knowing no one had ever captured it properly. Then in 2016 I shot some awesome lightning storms in Philippines, didn’t notice them until Paul pointed it out. Now he captures them like no one ever before, he’s totally got it figured out. Huge respect, to both of you!
@HrZD16
@HrZD16 Жыл бұрын
When Paul mentioned he hoped he wouldn't get bugged by the cops, I can still imagine an officer on patrol rolling up to check on things and have Paul show him (possibly) his first sprites ever seen.
@LOOKINVERTED
@LOOKINVERTED Жыл бұрын
It was you and your previous captures of these TLE Sprites that made me first aware of such a phenomenon and your description back then explained it well in its entirety, but to see the effects in a real-time comparison is something really quite unique and hits home the process taking place. Absolutely beautiful and educational (with your personality to polish). Kudos to Paul for the team effort too.
@Kumquat_Lord
@Kumquat_Lord Жыл бұрын
Always a good day when Hank uploads! Love your content, and congrats on a million subscribers. You've earned it!
@hypercane2023
@hypercane2023 Жыл бұрын
His quality is the meaning of perfection
@CeltonHenderson
@CeltonHenderson Жыл бұрын
That spark of excitement when the +CGs and Sprites fire is difficult to understand unless you've experienced it yourself, never gets old. Great video as always man.
@PecosHank
@PecosHank Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it as always dude. Gonna be a great year for us.
@samyjoseph4798
@samyjoseph4798 Жыл бұрын
Wena Hank algún día voy a ir a cazar tormentas a USA, espero encontrarte por ahí jsjjaj
@popcat3476
@popcat3476 Жыл бұрын
So excited to watch you get back out there this spring and chase them storms! Happy 2023 Y’all!
@SuburbanStorms
@SuburbanStorms Жыл бұрын
Lightning is absolutely my favorite thing when it comes to storms. Thanks for this video!
@GlitchCityMissingNo
@GlitchCityMissingNo Жыл бұрын
i have trauma relating to thunderstorms, but i just cant get enough of your videos hank. listening to you explain everything and watching your footage is oddly soothing. congrats on one million subs!!
@PecosHank
@PecosHank Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're on your way to desensitizing that trauma Glitch. Cheers!
@GlitchCityMissingNo
@GlitchCityMissingNo Жыл бұрын
@@PecosHank and it's all thanks to you and your videos hank :)
@DorienKalifornia
@DorienKalifornia Жыл бұрын
First video of 2023. Good to see another upload from ya, Hank. Happy New Year everyone 🎉
@jakesmp4209
@jakesmp4209 Жыл бұрын
Lightning is AMAZING! immersive experience every time i see en’ great vid hank! cant wait for the tornadoes if 2022 vid too! ❤❤
@misssimp9907
@misssimp9907 Жыл бұрын
Yesss! I love it when my favorite KZfaqrs post :D
@gus473
@gus473 Жыл бұрын
🌩️ Thanks for a great start to 2023! ⚡😎✌🏼
@madhatter5986
@madhatter5986 Жыл бұрын
Clicked on this the second it popped. Love the videos man!
@zemememan7774
@zemememan7774 Жыл бұрын
The lightning is returning yet again to make us amazed.
@Strix07024
@Strix07024 Жыл бұрын
I always called horizontally extensive ground flashes, “sky splitters” and live for the opportunity to see them. They’re one of life’s greatest visual thrills and they never fail to stop my heart with wonder. I first heard about sprites a few years ago and have been fascinated with them and blue jets ever since. Fantastic videos as always, Hank! 💗⚡️
@whouploadsripsat3inthemorning
@whouploadsripsat3inthemorning Жыл бұрын
Love you hank!! you inspired me to pursue meteorology as my major, big respect to you my friend
@Shaybeeeeeeee
@Shaybeeeeeeee Жыл бұрын
Oooooh new video! Love to see the content and the beautiful views!
@Superdavo0001
@Superdavo0001 Жыл бұрын
Got recommended, clicked instantly. Hyped to see what light-shows you have for us today! :D
@TwistedChasingYT
@TwistedChasingYT Жыл бұрын
You inspire me! Can’t wait for tornadoes of 2022!!!
@eleanoryaya
@eleanoryaya Жыл бұрын
HES BACK!!!
@labbostabbo7539
@labbostabbo7539 Жыл бұрын
Love u hank have a good 2023 and happy chasing later on in the year also happy 1 mill subs
@KyleVM8
@KyleVM8 Жыл бұрын
YEA THE WEATHER KING IS BACK!! 👑
@Pade_1
@Pade_1 Жыл бұрын
Finally a new video from you. I really love your videos hank. Greetings from germany ✌🏼
@msredfox
@msredfox Жыл бұрын
this video genuinely had me in awe, fantastic camera work from the both of you! those shots of the anvil crawler lightning creeping across the night sky were truly spectacular, i'm proud to say i've been following your channel since the el reno twister of 2013 and hope to see more amazing content from you in the future
@PecosHank
@PecosHank Жыл бұрын
We're coming up on our 10 year anniversary. Cheers Fox!
@jasras5743
@jasras5743 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@xTracii
@xTracii Жыл бұрын
Hello legend!
@enzough
@enzough Жыл бұрын
I am honestly astonished by what you have uploaded so far to this channel over the years Hank, you are by far one of the best content creators within meteorology. Thanks for providing educational resource and compiling this wonderful experience.
@KMarie0819
@KMarie0819 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year!!
@bloxburgxbuildr
@bloxburgxbuildr Жыл бұрын
Love your channel buddy❤
@Nitroglycerin-0
@Nitroglycerin-0 Жыл бұрын
I love positive strikes so much. The thunder is unbelievable!
@vicfrombelgium8765
@vicfrombelgium8765 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@noahdemon303
@noahdemon303 Жыл бұрын
I Love your Videos keep IT Up 👍♥️
@esagil_playz4334
@esagil_playz4334 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video. Since I was a child I was so fascinated by the glimpse of a flash in the sky. This man has been through all! From fascinating tornadoes to enormous supercells. Helping animals and exploring in the tropics for me is one of the most heartwarming channel! Keep it up Pecos we love you man 🎇
@icemanhero8
@icemanhero8 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back with with Paul back look at sprites and lighting. It's so incredible that you guys discovered green ghosts! Can't wait to see your list of last years tornados!
@JilshieFCB
@JilshieFCB Жыл бұрын
Babe, wake up! Pecos Hank just uploaded…
@justkkX3
@justkkX3 Жыл бұрын
youre probably my favorite youtuber
@Andrew_Schaeffer.
@Andrew_Schaeffer. Жыл бұрын
Love you Hank, good job on 1M subs
@Tornandon
@Tornandon Жыл бұрын
First! I love watching new Pecos hank videos. You are my role model
@Johnsonsvideos
@Johnsonsvideos Жыл бұрын
Hey man I love the videos you do. It makes my day!
@thebirdniwwa5026
@thebirdniwwa5026 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, been watching your videos for the better part of a decade now (which makes me feel damn old). I'm currently a student at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, and I've always DREAMED of seeing if there were some way to invite you out to give a presentation of some sort. If that's of any interest to you, let me know and perhaps I could talk to some of the higher-ups to see if we can make something happen. Thanks again for your miraculous cinematography and clever narration. Keep up the good work!
@manifestgtr
@manifestgtr Жыл бұрын
Dude, I LOVE your content on TLEs and lightning. Tornadoes are *always* interesting but there’s something about a vast electrical explosion that connects the ground to the edge of the atmosphere. TLEs are truly cutting edge and never anything other than completely fascinating
@RichManSCTV0
@RichManSCTV0 Жыл бұрын
I remember thanks to you I sat outside one summer night in the grass waiting to see a TLE and I did... Felt so amazing and exciting
@therealbacon3267
@therealbacon3267 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@Ktv.24
@Ktv.24 Жыл бұрын
This is my absolute favorite content on KZfaq.
@Broomstick_Handle
@Broomstick_Handle Жыл бұрын
This will be jointly my favourite lightning video. Can't mistake your beautiful music surrounding the Anvil Crawler lightning and that phenomenon! Now we're jointly observing sprites at two polar opposites! Thank you!
@Chompchompyerded
@Chompchompyerded Жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of Pecos Hank's videos. They are always so educational as well as spectacular.
@MalaysiaPhilip
@MalaysiaPhilip Жыл бұрын
The teamwork involved in creating this video and the detailed explaining of what is going on is worthy of any movie/tv award.Your video productions just keep getting better and better!
@davidroyer5049
@davidroyer5049 Жыл бұрын
Hank, this is one fascinating video. The way that you and your colleague were able to "line up" video footage to pin down what was happening above as well as below the storm is particularly fascinating; your work here reminds me of your video where you worked out the speed of one of the Pilger tornadoes by mapping its motion using videos of the same tornado from several different chasers
@milesbutretarded9914
@milesbutretarded9914 Жыл бұрын
congrats one million subscribers hank! never fails to entertain :)
@ImmortalKxlla
@ImmortalKxlla Жыл бұрын
Our day instantly gets 100x better as soon as we see u have uploaded ❤️
@falklevien
@falklevien Жыл бұрын
It's such an obvious experiment to make. But actually going through with the huge effort to do it, coordinate it and produce a video about it for us to see is just something else. Chapeau and thank you so much for that.
@PaddyPatrone
@PaddyPatrone Жыл бұрын
finally a new upload!
@shaunmccusker8175
@shaunmccusker8175 Жыл бұрын
Hey, Hank, nice to hear from you again! It's always a pleasure to see more of that "real lightning" you get down there in the Southland. I gotta tellya, if we ever saw red sprites like that up here in the Northeast, well, we might think that's the end of the world up here! That was so awesome! I would think it to be a truly cosmic event if I ever saw the red sprites for real. Here's to a very intense Storm Chasing Season for you in 2023! Happy Trails!
@PecosHank
@PecosHank Жыл бұрын
Our cameras a very light sensitive, so the sprites appear much brighter than they actually are. But you can still see them. Happy Trails Shaun!
@itsd0nk
@itsd0nk Жыл бұрын
You’re freaking amazing dude. Not only capturing the awe and beauty of storms, but contributing to and furthering meaningful scientific data and research. Bravo
@2345allthebest
@2345allthebest Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt one of the best content providers out there.. anyone can see how much passion and knowledge are in each and every one of his videos👍🏼
@lanascribe
@lanascribe Жыл бұрын
Hanks videos are the only time I immediately tap on a KZfaq notification! Awesome footage! Hope that jogger was friendly.
@Kamdrimar
@Kamdrimar Жыл бұрын
I feel like knowing the TLE happens when the bolt makes contact with the ground is huge. I wonder if they could be energy coming from/being reflected by the ground. It would be interesting to know how much time passes between ground contact and the TLE.
@Mirolp7
@Mirolp7 Жыл бұрын
super cool! Lets hope that Paul and you continue to discover more details about this topic
@stormchasingk9
@stormchasingk9 Жыл бұрын
I love the tornado sirens sounding their song in the background.
@WhyNotStation
@WhyNotStation Жыл бұрын
They give me headaches while chasing them
@ViperBloxxx
@ViperBloxxx Жыл бұрын
I’m a simple storm man. I see Pecos Hank video and I click on it
@seanhampson4126
@seanhampson4126 Жыл бұрын
Awesome experiment! Can't wait to hear what kinds of insights you find after analyzing the data. As always great video Hank.
@aerocreative
@aerocreative Жыл бұрын
It’s a good day when Hank uploads 😁
@Beesbumblebroadcast
@Beesbumblebroadcast Жыл бұрын
Hank, thanks to you I've found my burning passion for weather! Im almost done with high school and didn't know what i wanted to do in the future for a long time. I've decided to seek a career in atmospheric science! I adore your videos, and I'm so excited to see where this channel goes in the future :)
@joshuaglubrecht9748
@joshuaglubrecht9748 Жыл бұрын
Big daddy blossoms.
@ryanbenedict2754
@ryanbenedict2754 Жыл бұрын
Hank's videos are always top tier
@Raisopod
@Raisopod Жыл бұрын
I'd kill to see some really slow-mo footage of red sprites, like with a proper high speed camera shooting a few hundreds of thousands of frames per second, just to see how the patterns of the sprites propagate. It'd make some killer footage.
@rickkearn7100
@rickkearn7100 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, this over/under thing. You can always count on Hank to think outside the box. Spectacular content! Cheers.
@mousiebrown1747
@mousiebrown1747 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Y’all two getting these sprites worked out! Amazing stuff. Stay safe, guys.😊
@kevinshiley9061
@kevinshiley9061 Жыл бұрын
Lightening is fascinating !! I love to watch an electrical storm. I've never seen any again like the night of the Johnstown Flood, July 20, 1977. It was like daylight outside, continuous, branching all directions across the sky.
@fpvangel4495
@fpvangel4495 Жыл бұрын
Lovely captures Hank, Angels be doing their thing. They reside where you see them, watch for their rainbows.
@C4ptn_F_Ttv
@C4ptn_F_Ttv Жыл бұрын
So glad you're here, love your videos! Just wanted to say thank you for the years of amazing content!
@ariannasv22
@ariannasv22 Жыл бұрын
The images at 6:21 and 6:24 look like something out of a movie about aliens! Actually now I wonder if an alien spacecraft would survive a blast from a sprite...
@IanCthrwd
@IanCthrwd Жыл бұрын
6:04 that jetliner has some front row seats watching those red sprites. Congrats on One Million Subs!
@dickharris1
@dickharris1 Жыл бұрын
1:03 the music from your “anvil crawler lightning” video hit the nostalgia so deep.
@matejsteinhauser3974
@matejsteinhauser3974 Жыл бұрын
2:17 This one is beautiful. Orange yellow storm is so calming. Unlike the green which is scary sometimes.
@WagwanEquation
@WagwanEquation Жыл бұрын
Dear Hank, I remember seeing the film Twister when I was about 7 and ever since I have been completely obsessed and fascinated with storm, and in particular, tornados. It is the only thing in my life that my interest in has never once wained. I think I dream about them at least every few months! Anyway, your videos are a dream for me, as before I did the only thing I need to do is to go to America to see them in person, but until then, being able to watch this kind of footage is just beautiful. Thank you for all your work. You must have the greatest job in the world.
@steventarsitano3209
@steventarsitano3209 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much! been a fan of you and your music for a while now. so glad to see you posting again!
@CM-gj6ut
@CM-gj6ut Жыл бұрын
I got into hanks videos two years before COVID started and his videos would make me want to watch storms so much with the lighting off in the distance on a cricket filled summer night When I see that he’s posted a new video It just reminds me of the time just before COVID when everything was normal No new wars No chaos and panic New terrible things happening everyday I miss it
@ShlivingShleafers
@ShlivingShleafers Жыл бұрын
A Pecos Hank video on a Friday? Awesome
@aerobicarcplays
@aerobicarcplays Жыл бұрын
This is amazing and beautiful, I've been watching you since 2017 and I've never seen a disappointing video ever. Thank you for making these amazing videos!
@Whatsinanameanyway13
@Whatsinanameanyway13 Жыл бұрын
Great video, cool to see the same events from multiple perspectives. As always your editing style & music choices are really fitting as well, the audio of the intro really sets the mood.
@gagago302
@gagago302 Жыл бұрын
You are definitely one of the most interesting persons I have ever seen. Love all your stuff. Please never stop.
@The1BlackKrow
@The1BlackKrow Жыл бұрын
OMG that camera work is CRAZY exciting!! Thank you both for the experience shared through your lenses. Beautiful to observe and then to be able to capture it, then show it slowed in duality, just WOW!!
@adde9506
@adde9506 Жыл бұрын
HAAAANK! You're back!!! I really needed this today.
@OuijaPeaches
@OuijaPeaches Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to and rewatch many of your videos ♥, nice work as always! Hope you're staying safe out there Hank
@jimherron5540
@jimherron5540 Жыл бұрын
This Is Awesome! Thanks Hank!! I was indirectly struck by lightning when I was 6yrs old, and storms have fascinated me since.
@getitherething.2653
@getitherething.2653 Жыл бұрын
How fantastic is that! Thanks hank, I hope you’re well friend.
@tornadostories
@tornadostories Жыл бұрын
World Class in every way ✌️
@marciaperryWI23
@marciaperryWI23 Жыл бұрын
That was amazing! Thanks for sharing your experiment with us, Pecos Hank & Paul Smith!
@esthersdaughterlong8149
@esthersdaughterlong8149 Жыл бұрын
So awesome Hank. Glad to see you again.
@RwingDsquad
@RwingDsquad Жыл бұрын
Spinning plates. Great song.
@desmond-hawkins
@desmond-hawkins Жыл бұрын
Amazing experiment! This is the kind of footage that researchers in atmospheric sciences or folks would love to get their hands on, I'm sure. Stanford's VLF Group (Very Low Frequency) also publishes papers in this domain, their speciality is to investigate the Earth's electrical environment.
@SilverThunder710
@SilverThunder710 Жыл бұрын
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