Bolt of lightning obliterates massive tree in ‘incredible footage’

Pete Thomas

29 June 2024 at 1:20 pm

A towering tree that had undoubtedly stood for generations was demolished instantaneously by a lightning bolt Saturday in France.

Nahel Belgherze, an extreme weather enthusiast, posted video of the spectacular display via X, stating:

“Incredible footage of a lightning bolt hitting and decimating a large tree in Augé, western France earlier today.”

⚡️Incredible footage of a lightning bolt hitting and decimating a large tree in Augé, western France earlier today. Credit: Benjamin Estrade pic.twitter.com/XazDFbR78l
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) June 29, 2024

Belgherze credited the footage to Benjamin Estrade.

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