11. Blue Lightning and Climate Change
Blue lightning is one of the patterns and traits of lightning that might also vary with our environment. Certain research indicate that global warming might cause thunderstorms to become more frequent and intense, so influencing the occurrence of blue lightning. Variations in atmospheric composition—that is, humidity or the concentration of some gases—may also affect the colour and behaviour of lightning discharges.
Tracking variations in blue lightning patterns throughout time could provide a clue about more general atmospheric and climate change. This makes the research of blue lightning not only a question of scientific interest but also a possible instrument for tracking and comprehending the effects of climate change on the electrical environment of our planet.