"Lightning bolts appear above and around the Chaiten volcano as seen from Chana, some 30 kms (19 miles) north of the volcano, as it began its first eruption in thousands of years, in southern Chile May 2, 2008. Cases of electrical storms breaking out directly above erupting volcanoes are well documented, although scientists differ on what causes them. More than 150 times in the past two centuries, volcanic eruptions have been accompanied by spectacular displays of lightning with broad bolts of lightning streaking across the sky, or as St. Elmo's fire (ball lightning) that cascades from above." - Kurt Starnes

Wow!! - Amy