What does GLB mean in METEOROLOGY

GLB stands for Geophysics Luminous Ball lightning phenomena. It is a mysterious ball of light that appears during a thunderstorm or volcanic eruption, usually in the form of a sphere. GLB can be seen lingering after lightning strikes or passing through the air with little to no sound.

GLB appear in electrically charged areas such as thunderstorms, volcanoes, and other areas where static electricity buildup has been observed. They also have been sighted at lower altitudes and sometimes even inside buildings.

The colors of GLBs have been reported to vary from white to yellow, blue, green, and red. Some display multiple colors simultaneously while others may seem to switch from one color to another during their flight.

Yes, there are some risks associated with GLBs. Although they are rare, they can cause injury if the person affected gets too close; due to their electrical charge, they can produce electrical shocks and burns.

The duration of a typical sighting typically lasts anywhere from several seconds to several minutes before fading away. Some cases of GLBs lasting up to an hour have also been reported.

There are currently no accepted scientific theories about what causes GLBs but hypotheses exist ranging from plasma discharges caused by electrically charged clouds or updrafts within thunderstorms and molten rock vaporizing within volcanoes or even trees burning from lightning strikes being propelled into the sky by air currents created by powerful winds or meteorological conditions.

Several eyewitness accounts verify the presence of GLBs across different parts of the world throughout history which support its existence as well as photographs taken that capture their transitory nature as a luminous ball through the night sky.

If you encounter one stay away as far as possible since there is potential for electrocution due to their electrical charge since depending on location they could come into contact with power lines or other sources that could cause injury.