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Lightning strikes usually kill trees. This one just grows stronger
An author of a recent study about lightning's effect on trees in Panamanian forests says his team has gotten a large, positive response from people, including those who call the trees inspirational.
Dipteryx oleifera, often survives being hit by lightning — and even benefits from the overall effects. One of the trees is seen here at center, four weeks after it was hit by a lightning strike that killed neighboring trees (the brown mass at lower center).'/>An author of a recent study about lightning's effect on trees in Panamanian forests says his team has gotten a large, positive response from people, including those who call the trees inspirational.
(Image credit: Evan Gora /Screenshot by NPR)
