A study led by Dr. Evan Gora indicates that large trees in the tropics can not only survive but thrive after being struck by lightning. The research conducted in Panama's Barro Colorado Nature Monument utilizes a novel monitoring technique to efficiently identify affected trees. By measuring the electromagnetic signals of lightning strikes, researchers were able to assess the impact on surrounding flora. This study sheds light on the complex ecological relationships in rainforests and implies that lightning may play a role in promoting tree health and biodiversity.
Gora's study reveals that some of the biggest trees in tropical rainforests not only survive lightning strikes but actually thrive, indicating resilience in these ecosystems.
The developed lightning monitoring technique vastly improved efficiency, allowing for quicker identification of struck trees, which could then be assessed using a drone.
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