Why some trees want to be struck by lightning
Getting blasted by a bolt from the heavens usually spells the end for trees, but some species not only survive these strikes, they thrive.
The Science Show - Separate stories podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 12, 202515m 37s
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Show Notes
Getting blasted by a bolt from the heavens usually spells the end for trees, but some species not only survive these strikes, they thrive.
Topics
Evan Goraforest ecologistCary Institute of Ecosystem StudiesGreg MooreBotanylightningPanamaSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute