Record lightning strikes hit Australia

A record-breaking 25,000 bolts of lightning struck part of Australia in just one hour.

Record lightning strikes hit Australia
Sat, 20 Jan, 2001 - 11:51

A record-breaking 25,000 bolts of lightning struck part of Australia in just one hour.

The storm swept through the Burdekin and Townsville areas of North Queensland.

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