When lightning meets oak tree

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When lightning meets oak tree

By: sullymwSubscribe Channel: Weather Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Friday, Jul 22 , 11 at 8:05 PM

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At exactly 6AM Thursday July 22, 2011 lightning hit this stately Oak tree on Longwood Dr. NE in Cedar Rapids, IA. The tree is probably around 100 years old. It virtually exploded. Picture taken after the City had trimmed off all the branches.

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