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Last night’s freak thunderstorm in Christchurch produced marble-sized hail, heavy rain, stunning lightning and more than a few frayed nerves.
It also gave Cantabs the chance to take some amazing photographs.
Since last night, we have received many photos from our readers. Here are just a few of them.
Rob Dickinson
Kent Remihana
Scott Matthews
Homepage image/ Rob Dickinson
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Daniel on 4/09/2012 10:41pm
The lighting was amazing and beautiful, the hail was definitely the best thing to see since June 6! I hope we get more of this sort of weather as it is my favorite type. But getting scared of thunder and lighting is a bit odd, as it is very safe. The last time I witnessed thunder and lighting was last August when it snowed, so this was something to be exited about!
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oska stewart on 4/09/2012 7:43pm
-marble sized hail
-really loud thunder
-flashing scary lightening
but beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rachel on 5/09/2012 3:22am
I’m soooo jealous! Looks amazing!
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