Which of the following describes where St. Elmo's fire is most likely to occur?
A)over a thick, moist swamp
B)over a dry, grassy field
C)at the top of a tall, dead tree
D)near the base of a tree

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St. Elmo's fire is most likely to occur at high points where the electric field strength is sufficient to ionize the air, such as at the top of tall structures, including trees. This phenomenon is not dependent on the moisture content of the location but rather on the electrical conditions of the atmosphere.

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