2.5" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria

Location: Sahara Desert, Algeria

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 0.6 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

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Fulgurite is a rare natural glass created when lightning strikes sandy terrain, melting and fusing sand grains into striking tubes or branching formations. This powerful process captures the energy of a lightning bolt, preserving it in these fascinating geological structures. Often called petrified or fossilized lightning, fulgurite offers a unique glimpse into nature’s raw force and artistry.

The Sahara Desert in Morocco is a prime location for fulgurites. The desert's vast sandy terrain and frequent thunderstorms provide ideal conditions for these remarkable natural formations. Fulgurites can vary in size, from small, delicate tubes to larger, intricate branching structures.

Composed primarily of silica, the main component of sand, fulgurites form when lightning strikes the ground, generating temperatures up to 30,000 °C (54,000 °F). This intense heat melts and fuses the sand grains, creating structures that preserve the shape and texture of the surrounding sand.