Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh Weather phenomena never fail to captivate us with their otherworldly beauty, and light pillars are no exception. These mesmerizing optical illusions often resemble beams of light emanating from extraterrestrial spacecraft, adding a touch of magic to the night sky. 🛸🌠 Typically observed in regions with extremely cold temperatures, such as the Arctic, as well as certain parts of the US and Canada, light pillars create a surreal spectacle that leaves viewers in awe. But what exactly causes this mysterious phenomenon? 🌬️❄️ The magic of light pillars begins when cold air interacts with moisture in the atmosphere, causing it to crystallize into tiny ice particles. These crystals then slowly drift downward, suspended in the frigid air. As they descend, they act as tiny prisms, reflecting and refracting light from nearby sources such as streetlights and stars. ✨❄️ The result is a breathtaking display of thin, vertical columns of light stretching upward into the ni...

By Jude Obuseh Lightning, the celestial spectacle that has both awed and inspired humanity for centuries, holds secrets that are as electrifying as the bolts themselves. The next time you watch a lightning storm, you'll be armed with astonishing facts that highlight the immense power and frequency of nature's light show. Did you know that lightning strikes the Earth an astonishing 100 times every second? It's a relentless display of nature's power, a never-ending dance of electrons seeking equilibrium. In a single day, this translates to an incredible 8 million lightning strikes across the globe. Each lightning bolt is a force to be reckoned with, containing up to one billion volts of electricity. To put that into perspective, a typical household electrical outlet delivers a mere 120 volts. This means a single lightning bolt carries the energy equivalent of millions of household outlets combined. At the heart of this electrifying phenomenon lies the science ...