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Lightning From Space? Storm Over Kansas Caught in Orbit

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Updated: May 5, 2026, 2:25 pm EDTPublished: May 5, 2026, 2:25 pm EDT

A powerful thunderstorm over Wichita, Kansas, unleashed lightning so intense it was captured from space. Seen from the International Space Station, the flashes reveal just how far-reaching severe storms can be, even beyond our atmosphere.

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