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Fulgurite: What A Lightning-Formed Rock May Have Contributed To Life On Earth

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This chapter explores a remarkable event in Illinois where a lightning strike turned soil into a unique glass-like structure. The hosts discuss the geological and meteorological implications of this phenomenon and its potential connections to the origins of life on Earth.

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