fulgurite

ful·gu·rite | \ ˈfu̇l-g(y)ə-ˌrīt

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, ˈfu̇l-jə-, ˈfəl- \

Definition of fulgurite

: an often tubular vitrified crust produced by the fusion of sand or rock by lightning

Examples of fulgurite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That means the lightning strikes initiate a geological stopwatch the moment a fulgurite is created. — Nikk Ogasa, Science | AAAS, "Fossilized lightning bolts reveal when ancient storms struck," 16 Dec. 2020 If the soil composition is right, something called a fulgurite can also be created — fused soil that looks like coral. — Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle, "Dozens of PG&E equipment problems reported as Wine Country fires began," 26 Jan. 2018

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22 Dec 2020

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“Fulgurite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulgurite. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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