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Sprite (lightning)

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Red lights flash high in the sky.

Sprite over Southeast Asia from ISS.jpg
Sprite over Southeast Asia from ISS.jpg
They happen above big storms. These lights look like red or orange flashes. They are very fast. They are a cool sight to see. Have you ever seen a red flash?
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Red Sprite.ogv

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