Lightning strokes are a natural source for the occurrence of nitrogen oxides.

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Nitrogen gas present in the atmosphere combines with oxygen to form nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide in the presence of lightening. This nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water in the presence of oxygen resulting in nitric acid.

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