= Heat lightning
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Heat lightning is a term used to describe a phenomenon where lightning is observed from a distance but does not produce audible thunder. It typically occurs during warm weather conditions, especially on summer nights when thunderstorms are present in the area but not directly overhead. The phenomenon is not a distinct type of lightning; rather, it refers to the lightning flashes from distant storms that are too far away for the sound of thunder to reach the observer.
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