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Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds

Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET · First coverage Aug 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET

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Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds

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