Thunderstorms May Skew Ultra-High-Energy Gamma Ray Measurements, Experts Warn

The detection of ultra-high-energy gamma rays by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) in Tibet has sparked debate over the accuracy of the findings. Experts suggest that thunderstorms could interfere with measurements by amplifying particle showers in the atmosphere, leading to overestimated gamma ray energy levels. A study by Ashot Chilingarian and…

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