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Description
This thunderstorm over the Kona side of Hawaii was photographedfrom the Mauna Loa Observatory. When such storms occur over the observatory,their lightning can damage equipment and power poles. (Image credit: Forrest M. Mims III)
Photographer
Forrest M. Mims III
Display Date
2004 October 2
Location
Hawaii, Mauna Loa
Collection
Weather Service
Keywords
NOAA 200th Photo Contest