Learn English: Lightning Strikes: A Rainforest Surprise (hard)

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Lightning Strikes: A Rainforest Surprise

In Panama's rainforests, some trees surprisingly thrive after lightning strikes, defying initial scientific assumptions.

A recent study revealed that these giant trees not only survive but actually benefit from these powerful events.

Researchers used innovative tracking methods to pinpoint struck trees, overcoming challenges like difficult terrain and stinging insects.

This discovery highlights the resilience and unexpected adaptations of rainforest ecosystems, challenging our understanding of nature.

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Original: The New York Times (Science)

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#lightning strikes #rainforest ecology #tree survival #Panama #Dipteryx oleifera

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