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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 occurring through …

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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 …

When the opposite charges build up enough, this insulating capacity of the air breaks down and there is a rapid discharge of electricity that we know as lightning. The flash of lightning temporarily equalizes …

Nov 19, 2025 · NASA’s lightning data, collected from the ground, air, and space, help scientists understand lightning patterns and predict severe weather.

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 resources …

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

Blitzortung.org provides lightning and thunderstorm information in real-time on maps for USA, United Kingdom, Australia, new Zealand, Europa, Africa, Asia and other Countries.

Jun 16, 2025 · Lightning is a dramatic and powerful electrical discharge in the atmosphere. Essentially, it’s a gigantic spark that neutralizes the charge imbalance between clouds, between a cloud and the …