About Red lighting

"Red lightning," also known as "sprites," "elves," or "jets," are rare and transient natural atmospheric phenomena that occur above thunderstorms. These phenomena are often associated with powerful thunderstorms and are caused by intense electrical discharges in the upper atmosphere.

**Sprites** are large-scale electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorm clouds, typically at altitudes of 50-90 kilometers. They appear as a red glow with a wispy, branching structure resembling a jellyfish. Sprites are triggered by the positive lightning discharges between the positively charged cloud tops and negatively charged ionosphere.

**Elves** are rings of optical emissions that occur in the lower ionosphere, often associated with sprites. They are caused by the ionization of the atmosphere by the electromagnetic pulse produced by lightning discharges.

**Jets** are blue jets of plasma that shoot up from the tops of thunderclouds and can reach altitudes similar to sprites. Blue jets are typically not as well understood as sprites and elves.

While red lightning may not be as commonly observed as regular lightning, especially since it occurs at high altitudes and may not be visible from the ground, photographic and video evidence confirms their existence. These phenomena are considered rare and fleeting, adding to their mysterious and captivating nature.