High-voltage disconnect-switch arcing

The forming and breaking of a large electrical arc (lightning bolt) as a high-voltage disconnect switch is opened. For more info about what’s going on and where and why it was filmed, see: #500_kV_Switch Why does the arc grow, and why doesn’t the current take the shortest-distance path? The arc starts across the shortest path, but the ionized-plasma current-path heats up and rises. The ionized plasma has much lower resistance than the surrounding air so the current continues through the plasma. Other videos viewers might be interested to watch: - Two-by-Four (2x4) 120mph Air Cannon to Test Walls for Hurricane Strength: - Toy Physics - Part 1: Woodpecker on a Stripper Pole - - TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME … And How to Shoot Them - - Amazing BILLIARDS PHYSICS in Super Slow Motion - Many more video demonstrations of engineeri