Lightning struck the spire of the Eiffel Tower in Paris during a…
Lightning struck the spire of the Eiffel Tower in Paris during a thunderstorm.
Consensus
- A lightning strike hit the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- The event occurred during a severe thunderstorm
- Wind speeds reached high levels (104.8 km/h or 29 m/s)
- The storm disrupted a rugby final at Stade de France
Points of divergence
- The lightning strike occurred on June 28th — vm
- The lightning strike occurred on June 29th — vesti
- The storm was part of a broader weather pattern affecting northern and western France — vm
- The storm was part of a transition from an extreme heat period — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower's spire in Paris — Вечерняя Москва
- Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower — Вести