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News Release 18-095

Atmospheric scientists begin field campaign to study extreme thunderstorms in Argentina

Thunderstorms are larger, have more lightning, and may produce more hail and flooding than Northern Hemisphere counterparts

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Researchers with RELAMPAGO-CACTI will track severe thunderstorms in South America's Pampas.

Researchers with RELAMPAGO-CACTI will track severe thunderstorms in South America's Pampas.

Credit: RELAMPAGO-CACTI


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Scientists working on RELAMPAGO-CACTI will study some of the world's most intense thunderstorms.

Scientists working on RELAMPAGO-CACTI will study some of the world's most intense thunderstorms.

Credit: RELAMPAGO-CACTI


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Map showing the Pampas, site of RELAMPAGO-CACTI.

Map showing the Pampas, site of RELAMPAGO-CACTI.

Credit: Wikimedia


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A new radar on NSF's Doppler on Wheels will provide storm-penetrating coverage in RELAMPAGO.

A new radar on NSF's Doppler on Wheels will provide storm-penetrating coverage in RELAMPAGO.

Credit: CSWR


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An approaching severe storm in Argentina's Pampas region.

An approaching severe storm in Argentina's Pampas region.

Credit: Gonzalo Martinez


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A cloud-to-ground lightning strike during a nighttime thunderstorm in the U.S. Midwest.

A cloud-to-ground lightning strike during a nighttime thunderstorm in the U.S. Midwest.

Credit: NOAA


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