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- Real Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps. org
See lightning strikes in real time across the planet Free access to maps of former thunderstorms By Blitzortung org and contributors
- Lightning - Wikipedia
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 the atmosphere between two electrically charged regions
- Lightning | Voltage, Causes, Facts | Britannica
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 protect a structure by intercepting and diverting the lightning current into the ground as harmlessly as possible
- Teen struck by lightning in Central Park after freak thunderstorm
A 16-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources tell The Post
- Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms . . .
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 positive and negative charges in the cloud and between the cloud and the ground
- Lightning Safety Tips and Resources - National Weather Service
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 This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning
- How Lightning Works - HowStuffWorks
Lightning is an incredible force of nature And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes
- Lightning Facts and Information | National Geographic
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
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