Engraving depicting a tree that had split after being hit by lightning at Hanwell,west London. When a lightning bolt strikes a tree,very intense current flows through the sap making it boil instantly. The energy released is often enough to split a tree along its length or even to destroy it. This engraving was published in the Gentleman's Magazine in 1800 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Middle Temple Library |
Taille de l’image : | 3470 px × 5315 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |