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Framed Print of St. Elmo's Fire, 1860
The phenomenon known as St. Elmo's Fire illuminates the masthead of a sailing ship. In: "Naturwunder Im Reiche der Luft" by Dr. W.F.M. Zimmerman. Ca. 1860. Saint Elmo's Fire is a visible and sometimes audible electric discharge projecting from a pointed object, such as the mast of a ship or the wing of an airplane, during an electrical storm. First identified as an electrical phenomenon by Benjamin Franklin in 1749, St. Elmo's fire is a bluish-white plasma caused by the release of electrons in a strong electric field (200 or more volts per cm); the electrons have enough energy to ionize atoms in the air and cause them to glow. The phenomenon appears near pointed objects because electrical fields generated by charged surfaces are strongest where curves are sharpest. It is named after St. Elmo, the patron saint of mariners, as the phenomenon was often observed by sailors during thunderstorms at sea. © National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / Science Source
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Media ID 47338544
1860 Atmospheric Benjamin Boat Boats Condition Conditions Discharge Electric Electrical Event Events Fire Fires Franklin Glow Glowing Identified Illumination Intense Meteorology National Natural Ocean Oceanic Oceans Patron Phenomena Phenomenon Plasma Saint Saints Service Services Severe Ship Ships Storm Storms Strong Thunderstorm Thunderstorms Violent Water Waters Weather Weathers
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.6cm x 19.3cm (8.1" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
