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Scientists have just confirmed an October 2017 ‘megaflash’ set a new world record for the longest lightning streak ever ...
A new model reveals how cosmic electrons and X-rays trigger lightning, solving a decades-old mystery about what starts a lightning strike.
Lightning is one of the top storm-related killers in the United States, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Lightning often strikes more than 3 miles from the center of the thunderstorm, far outside the rain or storm cloud, according to the NWS. "Bolts from blue" can strike 10 to 15 miles away from ...
Environment Weather Actually, it’s not safe to crouch during a lightning storm ‘When thunder roars, go indoors.’ Laura Baisas Apr 1, 2025 3:39 PM EDT ...
JACKSON — Cub Scouts at an Ocean County archery range went from collecting awards to living a nightmare after a "bolt out of ...
A Cincinnati man captured a rare and fascinating scene of rainbow lightning on June 18, which was caused by the combination of rain, sunlight, lightning-producing thunderstorms, and the ...