Social media stunned after lightning hits Brazil’s Christ statue. See pics
The 100-foot statue of Jesus Christ over Rio de Janeiro was struck by lightning on Friday. The scene stunned social media users who were mesmerized by the appearance of the Christ statue, as lightning struck its head, making it look divine.
The 100-foot statue of Jesus Christ over Rio de Janeiro was struck by lightning on Friday. The scene stunned social media users who were mesmerized by the appearance of the Christ statue, as lightning struck its head, making it look divine.
“DIVINE LIGHTNING !!! IT’S FRIDAY!!! Images taken on February 10, 2023 at 6:55 PM (Christ) and 7:03 PM (Antenna) using NIKON D800 with 70-200mm f/2.8E at 70mm f /8 13″ ISO 100,” Fernando Braga captured and shared the photo of the incident on Instagram.
“DIVINE LIGHTNING !!! IT’S FRIDAY!!! Images taken on February 10, 2023 at 6:55 PM (Christ) and 7:03 PM (Antenna) using NIKON D800 with 70-200mm f/2.8E at 70mm f /8 13″ ISO 100,” Fernando Braga captured and shared the photo of the incident on Instagram.
The picture went viral on social media platforms and users had crazy reactions to the picture. The photos have received more than 20 million views on Twitter with more than 2,15,000 likes and on Instagram about 68,000 people have also liked the photos.
The picture went viral on social media platforms and users had crazy reactions to the picture. The photos have received more than 20 million views on Twitter with more than 2,15,000 likes and on Instagram about 68,000 people have also liked the photos.
“Zeus or Thor at this point. Jokes apart, it’s a fairly recurring event, since it’s the highest point, it’s just luck to have someone at the right time doing photography,” said a user named Massimo said who shared the photo on Twitter.
“Zeus or Thor at this point. Jokes apart, it’s a fairly recurring event, since it’s the highest point, it’s just luck to have someone at the right time doing photography,” said a user named Massimo said who shared the photo on Twitter.
Some also questioned the credibility of the photo, saying: “Nowadays with 4K video at 60 fps or more, it’s not really that difficult to capture lighting. Just video the storm and then extract the exact frame you want. Still cool photo. I’d like one of the Statue of Liberty too lol,” said another user.
Some also questioned the credibility of the photo, saying: “Nowadays with 4K video at 60 fps or more, it’s not really that difficult to capture lighting. Just video the storm and then extract the exact frame you want. Still cool photo. I’d like one of the Statue of Liberty too lol,” said another user.
The statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is famous worldwide and symbolizes love and perseverance for many individuals and cultures. The statue has been damaged in several lightning strikes over the years
The statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is famous worldwide and symbolizes love and perseverance for many individuals and cultures. The statue has been damaged in several lightning strikes over the years
In 2008, lightning damaged the statue’s right thumb and in 2014, more lightning damaged its head. Nevertheless, the government of Brazil and local communities have taken measures to preserve the statue and restore it to its former state.
In 2008, lightning damaged the statue’s right thumb and in 2014, more lightning damaged its head. Nevertheless, the government of Brazil and local communities have taken measures to preserve the statue and restore it to its former state.
