If not for the CN tower being there, these strikes wouldn't have happened. These were all upward lightning flashes. They only occur from tall, pointed objects-- usually towers and skyscrapers built by humans.
I filmed this storm from my home on davenport road. It was definitely the most impressive weather I have ever seen, and even more amazing to see it from this angle. Thanks for posting.
Not really. But this was a once in a lifetime storm. A bluejays game had just ended so thousands of people were leaving the stadium in the middle of the storm.
@@wardcameron The dimming is the brightness of your camera adjusting due to the very bright lightning channels. My phone does this too-- I actually wish it didn't.
@Bergstaller01 Not as far as I'm aware. This was a once in a lifetime storm and it came out of nowhere. It was just pure luck that I was in a position to film it.
Please as a storm chaser be extremely careful yes the footage was amazing but any time the lightning could have stuck you remember lightning kills at least 10 people or more every year just be safe film from your home where you have shelter. This coming from a guy born and raised in toronto before moving out west to saskatchewan. Remember when thunder roars to head in doors its for your safety awesome video my friend love the lightning.
Such a tower acts like a giant lighting rod, preventing lightning from striking any other building or the ground. So you can stand safely in the streets below and watch the show!
Hello Ward, may I use this video of lightning strikes for a report on lightning modelling? I'm looking for missing data of lightning strikes that the measurement system did not observe. Thanks, Dwayne Gomes
Did you know In temperature terms, lightning bolts are around 29,982°C (54,000°F), which is roughly five times hotter than the surface of the sun. crazy
I think it's more of a result of using a fairly inexpensive camera to do the recording. It didn't really have a dedicated audio input so the sound is somewhat less than pristine.
Upward lightning flashes from tall structures usually have a low peak current compared to typical downward flashes. The peak current is closely correlated with the volume of the thunder. The highest peak current with tower-initiated upwards is during the subsequent return strokes. These are the bright pulses that you see after the lightning channel dims. Most upward flashes don't have return strokes after the initial continuing current. They still appear bright but produce almost no noise! The first example in this video is an ICC-only upward.
When we first left the stadium, we could just see the sky constantly light up in the distance. It reminded me of war scenes with distant explosions every second or two.
I'm not sure. On average it gets struck around 75 times per year, we saw about a dozen strikes in just 15 minutes. The elevator was moving up and down during the storm though.
You can see it moving down at the 50 second mark. It's also interesting how the brightness of the tower lights also dims momentarily during the strikes.
its actually GOOD to have this! it directs the strikes from the people
No shit Sherlock did you know every tall building has a lightning rod
If not for the CN tower being there, these strikes wouldn't have happened.
These were all upward lightning flashes. They only occur from tall, pointed objects-- usually towers and skyscrapers built by humans.
I filmed this storm from my home on davenport road. It was definitely the most impressive weather I have ever seen, and even more amazing to see it from this angle. Thanks for posting.
Thanks. It was a crazy story.
To people actually get together to watch lightning strikes on the CN tower? If so, I want to attend one of those one day!
Not really. But this was a once in a lifetime storm. A bluejays game had just ended so thousands of people were leaving the stadium in the middle of the storm.
Its a canadian tradition lol i still yet to witness but i live relatively close to toronto so maybe this year i will
Have you gone yet?
I seen 76 strikes during this storm,incredible
I remember this storm when it was happening. I was like 8, and man did this scare the shit out of me when I was trying to sleep, lol.
always nice to have a giant metal pole in the middle of your city
(I know it’s mostly made of cement)
I liked the way how it faded away. Thank you so everyone can see the lighting closer so we can see how it fades away lol!
+Tōshirō Hitsugaya It's also very cool the way the lights on the building dim briefly every time a strike occurs.
Oh my god so true
+Tōshirō Hitsugaya The other think I like is how the sound clearly happens well after the strike.
Agreed
@@wardcameron The dimming is the brightness of your camera adjusting due to the very bright lightning channels.
My phone does this too-- I actually wish it didn't.
the lightning knows something about the tower
Surprising that the strobe light on top of the tower doesn't blow up from those lightning strikes
@Bergstaller01 Not as far as I'm aware. This was a once in a lifetime storm and it came out of nowhere. It was just pure luck that I was in a position to film it.
Please as a storm chaser be extremely careful yes the footage was amazing but any time the lightning could have stuck you remember lightning kills at least 10 people or more every year just be safe film from your home where you have shelter. This coming from a guy born and raised in toronto before moving out west to saskatchewan. Remember when thunder roars to head in doors its for your safety awesome video my friend love the lightning.
Wow that tower is super lightning protected
It feels safe staying nearby the tower.
this storm blew over freight cars at Aldershot yard and caused alot of damage an power outages to
@cn78356 It was an unbelievable storm. Thank God it didn't spawn any large tornadoes.
CN Tower:OW!
Lighting:*random giggle*
CN Tower:*ded*
Empire State Building v2?
ILIVE your lighting
Thunderstorms: whoever is going to electric that CN Tower will get a hundred bucks
Bolt thunderstorms: am I joke to you
This still shocks!
Drat, now Marty won't get back to 1985 cause it hit the cn tower instead of the clock tower
Coming to Toronto this June: hopefully I'll see something like this!
Empire State Building: Are you challenging me?!
That looks cool 🗼⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Such a tower acts like a giant lighting rod, preventing lightning from striking any other building or the ground. So you can stand safely in the streets below and watch the show!
And that we did. It's an amazing structure, and the design, as you say, allowed us to enjoy a once in a generation show.
Thank god I went to that tower in 2019!
1:47 Deadly scribbles from the sky
gets me chills just by watching this 😳
Thanks so much. It was an amazing storm.
you’re welcome!
now i’m waiting for a second storm such as this one to see it in person 😜
Hey ward cameron i love this video you took, would you mind if i used clips of it in a music video representing Toronto!? much love
That's amazing.
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Hello Ward, may I use this video of lightning strikes for a report on lightning modelling? I'm looking for missing data of lightning strikes that the measurement system did not observe.
Thanks,
Dwayne Gomes
Please do. At least if I can read your study. I do a podcast on Nature and Culture at www.MountainNaturePodcast.com.
it always gets strucked it's normal
Maya R Ikr, I moved there when I was 8 and in every lightning storm it normally gets hit
Seems like it would be true,but that isn't to say it's not cool
“Strucked”
@@SheluvRexy dude I was like 12 when I wrote that lol
@@Reedmayaa I’ve known it was struck when I was 6-7
Um, the Cn tower was meant to get hit by lightning. It collects the power of the strick to send telephone messaging across the city.
incredible
CN Tower 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Did you know In temperature terms, lightning bolts are around 29,982°C (54,000°F), which is roughly five times hotter than the surface of the sun. crazy
I remember when this happened, terrible storm.
@sam-zb2ht no thank you
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I was like 10 this did scare me and I was living in toronto...
Awesome. It was a display of raw power
I noticed that the thunder wasn't too loud for being that close to it. Does the CN tower have some effect on the sound?
I think it's more of a result of using a fairly inexpensive camera to do the recording. It didn't really have a dedicated audio input so the sound is somewhat less than pristine.
Ward Cameron Makes sense
Upward lightning flashes from tall structures usually have a low peak current compared to typical downward flashes. The peak current is closely correlated with the volume of the thunder.
The highest peak current with tower-initiated upwards is during the subsequent return strokes. These are the bright pulses that you see after the lightning channel dims.
Most upward flashes don't have return strokes after the initial continuing current. They still appear bright but produce almost no noise! The first example in this video is an ICC-only upward.
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This is scary
LEAFS ARE 2014 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
keep dreaming
Is it safe to e in the building when this happens?
It is. It was designed to channel the lightning safely. think of it as a giant lightning rod.
Best thunder claps on earth, more like explosions of noise
When we first left the stadium, we could just see the sky constantly light up in the distance. It reminded me of war scenes with distant explosions every second or two.
Good thing I live near Toronto
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If there was a way to store lightning and use it as power, it would be a technological wonder that saves carbon dioxide to enter the atmosphere.
Definitely...it worked for Dr. Frankenstein.
Not one light bulb blown either
With each strike they could recharge many Teslas
Sounds like war
Wow it was 14 days after i gave birth
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Kirin
THATS WHAT HAPPENDEN TO ARE TOWER IN SAN ANTNIO
Do they let people up there during thunderstorms?
I'm not sure. On average it gets struck around 75 times per year, we saw about a dozen strikes in just 15 minutes. The elevator was moving up and down during the storm though.
You can see it moving down at the 50 second mark. It's also interesting how the brightness of the tower lights also dims momentarily during the strikes.
Oh ok. So they must allow people up there during a storm then. Must be cool watching the lighting from up there.
+CPWindsorsub You cant see the lightning up there since you cant see the top
Bumini Sivapalan I mean lightning off in the distance.
A lot of stuff happens to this tower huh?
Hey there,I was wondering if I could use some of your amazing footage for a video?
Zahid Amin do you have a budget?
It's hitting can tower coz the is copper wire one the pointy top
Please call
Looks like the voice of the Maroon 5
Can we touch the mast?
outer banks
I wish I was the CN Tower...... everytime I get picked on I don't give a shit..........
Please call One