Statue of Liberty struck by lightning in extraordinary photograph taken in New York City storm
The Independent -

A flash of lightning struck the Statue of Liberty in the same week a powerful earthquake rocked New York City. Photographer Dan Martland captured the extraordinary image on Wednesday, 3 April, during a storm two days before the quake hit. The image shows a bolt of lightning appearing to emerge from the iconic 46-metre-tall figure's torch. Mr Martland explained how he captured the photograph in a post on social media. "I usually track the weather with apps and head out if it's looking good," he...

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