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Saint Elmo's fire glows blue on ship masts

Phenomena · Weather · V6.8 patch 149 / audience-tailored weird facts

A plasma effect during thunderstorms makes pointed metal masts and aircraft wingtips glow blue, awe-inspiring to sailors throughout history.

TopicPhenomena · Weather
SourceV6.8 patch 149 / audience-tailored weird facts
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