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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 …

Oct 26, 2025 · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the …

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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 …

Latest lightning strikes for the contiguous US. Severe watches, warnings, and advisories in the US. Severe watches, warnings, and advisories across regions in the US. Next 12 hours …

This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You'll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and …

Oct 9, 2009 · Here’s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.

Sep 30, 2025 · Lightning is the electrical discharge in the atmosphere that can occur between clouds, ground, or into the air itself. The atmosphere is an insulator between positively and …

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