1.8" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria

Location: Sahara Desert, Algeria

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick

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Fulgurite is a type of natural glass formed when lightning strikes sandy soil or sand dunes, creating a unique geological phenomenon. This process occurs when the intense heat generated by a lightning bolt fuses the grains of sand together, resulting in the formation of fulgurite tubes or branches. Petrified lightning, also known as fossilized lightning or lightning rock, is another term used to describe fulgurite.

Fulgurites are naturally formed in the Sahara Desert of Algeria, where the expansive sandy landscape and regular thunderstorms create perfect conditions for their development. These fascinating geological formations vary in size, from slender, fragile tubes to larger, complex branching shapes.

Fulgurites are primarily composed of silica, the main component of sand. When lightning strikes the ground, temperatures can reach up to 30,000 °C (54,000 °F), causing the sand to melt and fuse almost instantly. The resulting fulgurite preserves the shape and texture of the surrounding sand grains.