Key facts
- Rare red sprites and green Ghost sprites were captured on footage above Tibet.
- The phenomenon occurred during thunderstorms.
- Sprites are electrical discharges in the upper atmosphere.
Spectacular footage has emerged showing rare red sprites and green Ghost sprites illuminating the skies above Tibet. These elusive atmospheric phenomena, which occur during thunderstorms, are electrical discharges that happen high above the clouds. The captured footage offers a rare glimpse into these visually striking events, highlighting the diverse and often unseen electrical activity in Earth's upper atmosphere.