According to experts, lightning on Jupiter is much more powerful than lightning on Earth. According to some estimates, lightning on Jupiter has about 100 times more energy. The first reason for the intensity of lightning on Jupiter is its large size. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and its storms are also very large. Similarly, it is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, which cause different and more intense discharges of electricity. Jupiter has centuries-old storms like the Great Red Spot that produce intense electrical activity. NASA’s Juno mission recorded powerful flashes of lightning while orbiting Jupiter. Scientists found that lightning there emits more energy and is formed at higher altitudes.
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