The very moment two electrical currents slam together to form a lightning bolt has been captured, revealing for the first ...

It is estimated that the earth is struck by 100 lightning bolts every second. The clouds at the high levels of the thunderstorm are made of ice crystals. The formation of ice in a cloud is an ...

Lightning is a phenomenon that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, providing a stark example of the power and ...

A typical lightning bolt can reach temperatures of up to 30,000 kelvins (over 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit). That's more than powerful enough to destroy common atmospheric gases and reassemble them ...

Thunderstorms are known to generate gamma rays, the highest energy radiation on Earth. But pinning the burst to a specific bolt is new.

Every year lightning strikes cause a lot of damage — with the high-voltage discharges being a major risk to buildings, ...

By detecting conditions prior to lightning formation, the drone could activate at key moments to prevent lightning from naturally striking vulnerable points. This could complete the cycle ...

Rising temperatures can lead to more intense storms, creating conditions that are ripe for lightning formation. Understanding the link between climate change and lightning activity is crucial for ...