Ball lightning: a Renaissance account from Zafra (Spain)

oleh: J. M. Vaquero, J. M. Vaquero

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Copernicus Publications 2017-06-01

Deskripsi

An analysis is given of the account of a <q>globe of fire</q> observed in Zafra (Spain) in the middle of the 16th century. During a strong storm, Conde Don Pedro observed what he described as a <q>globe of fire</q> that was directed against the city and abruptly changed course. He attributed the change in course to a miracle. He described neither any damage nor sound.