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joshdulac
on Feb 19, 2014
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Can Quiet, Efficient 'Space Elevators' Really Work...
But you can't rule out the possibility of a storm crossing the cable.
bronson
on Feb 20, 2014
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Compared to the rest of the tension and abuse on the cable? I think you pretty much can.
Lightning might be interesting but wind is no big deal.
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