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Lightning hits wind turbine

March 21, 2012
Credits: Marion Chapman

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A lightning strike damaged a wind turbine at the Wonthaggi wind farm yesterday. Local residents and workers at the desalination plant reported seeing a blade hanging from one of the farm's six turbines yesterday afternoon. The operator of the Wonthaggi wind farm has confirmed the turbine was struck by lightning.

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