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Rainforest Trees and Lightning: A Thriving Paradox

Contrary to expectations, certain rainforest trees in Panama demonstrate remarkable resilience to lightning strikes.

These colossal trees not only survive but exhibit enhanced growth and vitality following these powerful electrical discharges.

Scientists employed advanced tracking technologies to efficiently locate and study these unusual survivors in the dense rainforest.

This unexpected phenomenon challenges our understanding of ecological dynamics and highlights the intricate interplay within rainforest ecosystems.

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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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