Experimental Evidence of Giant Electron – Gamma Bursts Generated by Extensive Atmospheric Showers in Thunderclouds
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The existence of a new phenomena – giant electron-gamma bursts is established. The bursts are generated in thunderclouds as a result of the combined action of runaway breakdown and extensive atmosphere showers (RB-EAS). The experiments were fulfilled at the Tien Shan Mountain Scientific Station using EAS-Radio installation. This specially constructed installation consists of a wide spread EAS trigger array and a high time resolution radiointerferometer.
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