Lightning striking wheat field - rural western Oklahoma
Lightning striking wheat field - rural western Oklahoma

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Caption   A brilliant bolt of lightning strikes a farm field in rural western Oklahoma south of Woodward. In the foreground, a ripe crop of wheat can be seen, while in the background, a combine can be seen depositing just-harvested wheat into a truck. The bolt illuminates the storm cloud with purple light. In the distance, approaching rain can be seen. This photo was taken with a lightning detection device, which triggers a camera's shutter when a sudden increase in light level is seen.
Photo Id   w9772-86e8-fc78a
Date and Time   May 19, 2012   7:37 PM
Location   rural western Oklahoma
latitude 35° 44' 1.9" N       longitude 98° 58' 9.2" W
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