1.6" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria

Location: Sahara Desert, Algeria

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

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Fulgurite is a type of natural glass formed when lightning strikes sandy soil or sand dunes, creating a fascinating geological phenomenon. The extreme heat generated by a lightning bolt fuses the grains of sand together, resulting in the formation of tubes or branching structures. This formation is also known as petrified lightning, fossilized lightning, or lightning rock.

The Sahara Desert in Morocco is one of the notable regions where fulgurites can be found. Its vast sandy terrain and frequent thunderstorms provide ideal conditions for these unique structures. Fulgurites vary in size, ranging from delicate, small tubes to larger, intricate branching patterns.

Composed mainly of silica, the primary component of sand, fulgurites form when lightning heats the ground to temperatures of up to 30,000 °C (54,000 °F), causing the sand to melt and fuse rapidly. The resulting structures often preserve the shape and texture of the surrounding sand grains, creating a natural record of the lightning strike.