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GeneralFulgurite
20th Aug 2015 11:10 UTCmaria Christina lohayza
Hello and thanks for your assistance. My question is what is the difference between fulgurite made by man verses lightening striking the ground or a type of pinnacle object such as a power line vs. a downed power line? I found a lightening strike in Palm Springs California where I live. Although it is located in close proximity to some power lines, I am uncertain of their authenticity. I have reviewed images throughout the information super highway thus believing that lightening struck the power line itself creating the fulgurite. I have enclosed a few photos for your review, is there any other information that I can give you to better assess my question? I appreciate your time and assistance.
Thank you and have a great day.:-)
20th Aug 2015 12:30 UTCUwe Kolitsch Manager
Search also keyword "fulgurite" in the message board for further threads.
20th Aug 2015 14:44 UTCReiner Mielke Expert
20th Aug 2015 19:13 UTCUwe Kolitsch Manager
Yes, definitely. There is also the time factor to take into account.
The size will also depend on:
- nature and chemical-mineralogical composition of soil/country rock
- porosity
- wetness
20th Aug 2015 21:01 UTCChris Stefano Expert
21st Aug 2015 18:21 UTCmaria Christina lohayza
21st Aug 2015 18:26 UTCUwe Kolitsch Manager
shows a photo of a pseudofulgurite from Austria.
Results of a scientific investigation were published in:
Brandstätter, F., Seemann, R., Hammer, V.M.F., Berger, A., Koller, F., Stehlik, H. (2009): Über den Fund eines ungewöhnlichen „Fulgurit“-Objekts bei Kaltenbach, Gemeinde Vitis, Niederösterreich, Österreich. Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, 110 A, 1-16 (in German).
http://www.landesmuseum.at/pdf_frei_remote/ANNA_110A_0001-0016.pdf
21st Aug 2015 19:03 UTCmaria Christina lohayza
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