Michael J. Peterson
Michael J. Peterson is a lightning scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Center, known for his research on megaflashes—extraordinarily long lightning strikes that can span hundreds of kilometers. He was in the news as the lead author of a study that identified a record-breaking megaflash measuring 829 kilometers, showcasing the dangers posed by these phenomena and highlighting the inadequacy of traditional lightning safety guidelines.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 17,126 | $1,380,000 | 927$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,341 | $240,000 | 173$ |
| Totals | 2 | 35,696,593 | 24,467 | $1,620,000 | 1,100$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Portugal:
Michael J. Peterson is a member of the WMO evaluation committee and a researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Australia:
Michael J. Peterson was the lead author of the research identifying the record-breaking flash.
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