How Storms Are Tracked (DIY Lightning Detector Hack)

Turn on your notifications, because the era of storm prediction and planning is upon us! This simple build can detect lightning strikes from up to 10 miles away, or, detect if you've stood up from your chair too quickly. Warning: stormy with a chance of science.
Links to all the parts: AT BOTTOM OF DESCRIPTION.

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Background music (beginning)
Track: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc
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Background music (middle):
Track: Amadeus - Future World
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McwyQjM4vss

Background music (middle pt 2)
Track: NIVIRO - Flares [NCS Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/V-mP3VU0DCg
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/FlaresYO

Intro music:
Track: Summer Was Fun & Laura Brehm - Prism [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/Jp1Ka8ZmNFQ
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/PrismID

Music after intro:
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Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE
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Lightning footage used with permission from Chris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0cokyAQe0s

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Do not attempt to repeat our demonstrations, without prior knowledge of electrical or fire safety. We do not hold responsibility or liability for damage or injury incurred by copying our results. High voltage is not for those new to electricity

Plasma Channel lightning detector parts:
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Fixed Inductor 330uH: https://amzn.to/2m3vQ4a
2N4401 transistor: https://amzn.to/2nCX6qn
2N4403 transistor: https://amzn.to/2mcewd2
All resistors: can be found at any electronics store.

Schematic: http://easycircuit012.blogspot.com/2012/12/lightning-detector-circuit-diagram.html