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Strokes of cloud-to-ground lightning strike the Mediterranean Sea off of Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France. Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges …

What is lightning? Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. In the early stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the …

6 days ago · Lightning is a significant weather hazard and occurs at an average rate of 50 to 100 discharges per second worldwide. Lightning rods and metallic conductors can be used to …

Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. …

Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves. Most lightning occurs within the clouds.

Feb 4, 2025 · Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful forces, often leaving us in awe of its brilliance. But how does it happen, and what can we learn from it? This blog will break down …

Jun 9, 2025 · Often lightning occurs between clouds or inside a cloud. But the lightning we usually care about most is the lightning that goes from clouds to ground—because that's us! As the …

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