Plane's Windshield Glows Purple | St. Elmo's Fire Phenomenon

This glowing purple light isn't lightning, but it's still electric. A pilot flying near storms over France captured this flickering across the windshield, a phenomenon known as St. Elmo's Fire. In this captivating science phenomenon, a thunderstorm builds a strong electric field, causing the air to turn into glowing plasma, which is a fascinating display of physics and electricity in the atmosphere. #stelmosfire #lightning #plane Though not dangerous on its own, it's a clear sign the atmosphere is highly charged, making it a crucial observation for airplane and aviation safety.» Subscribe now for more videos from AccuWeather: https://bit.ly/2TQgT0O Download the AccuWeather app:» iOS: https://apple.co/3gwaSnL» Android: https://bit.ly/3xpmwGw» AccuWeather is the world’s most accurate source of weather. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out how we make a difference in the lives of more than 1.5 billion people by people who care about the weather. » Check out more weather videos here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/videosFollow AccuWeather here:» Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccuWeather» Twitter: https://twitter.com/accuweather