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heat lightning

lightning not accompanied by thunder sound
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heat lightning

Summary

heat lightning has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • heat lightning is a type of lightning[2].
  • heat lightning's Commons category is recorded as Heat lightning[3].
  • heat lightning's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Armenian Nature[4].
  • heat lightning's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[5].
  • heat lightning's does not have effect is recorded as thunder[6].

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Definition and Type

heat lightning is a type of lightning[2].

Why It Matters

heat lightning has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · EPorto (WMB) · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Subclass of → —
    Described by source → Encyclopedia of Armenian Nature, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Does not have effect → thunder
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