2.7" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria

Location: Sahara Desert, Algeria

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick

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Fulgurite is a type of natural glass formed when lightning strikes sandy soil or 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.

The Sahara Desert in Morocco is one of the regions where fulgurites can naturally form. The desert’s vast stretches of sandy terrain, combined with occasional thunderstorms, create ideal conditions for their formation. These remarkable geological structures can vary in size from small, delicate tubes to large, intricately branched formations.

Fulgurites are primarily composed of silica, the main component of sand. When lightning strikes the ground, temperatures can soar to nearly 30,000°C (54,000°F) — hotter than the surface of the Sun — causing the sand to instantly melt and fuse. As the molten material cools, it solidifies into glassy tubes that preserve the texture and structure of the original sand grains, capturing a powerful moment of natural energy in mineral form.