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Tree-bole ignition in superimposed lightning scars

This Note presents observations on a little-known mode of tree-bole ignition by lightning in which a fire-setting discharge partially superimposes its furrow upon an older lightning soar and causes ignition in the older injury.

Author(s): Alan R. Taylor

Year Published: 1969

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Tree-bole ignition in superimposed lightning scars

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