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Does Lightning And Metal Rods Turn Sand Into Glass?

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    Yes, when planting a metal rod on a sandy beach just before and electrical storm, the rods will act as lightning rod, the energy is then compressed at high temperature.  Wait at least a day for it to cool, pull out rod, if you were lucky, or had several rods chances are you will have wonderful glass formations.  Glass is made from sand, heated to extremely high temperatures.  Check on the web for glass blowing, as it will give you a better idea how this process is done.  Many documentaries, good to check online with science and nature programming
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    Wilbert 

    answered 11 months ago

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