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pl23_wea03476.jpg

This thunderstorm over the Kona side of Hawaii was photographedfrom the Mauna Loa Observatory

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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.

Photographer

Forrest M. Mims III

Display Date

2004 October 2

Location

Hawaii, Mauna Loa

Collection

Weather Service

Keywords

NOAA 200th Photo Contest