Why Is Superbolt Lightning So Powerful? New Study Reveals Mysteries of Its Electrification

Medicine & Technology Oct 03, 2023

The exact reason behind superbolt lightning's immense power, equivalent to 1,000 that of average lightning strikes, has remained a long-standing mystery. Read to learn more.

52-Year-Old Woman and Her Dogs Killed by Lightning; How Fatal Are Lighting Strikes?

Jun 24, 2022

A woman and her two dogs were killed by lightning in Southern California. How does lightning hit its victims and how dangerous is it? Read to know more.

Is It Possible for Lightning to Strike in the Same Place Twice? Here’s What Scientists, NASA Tell Us

Mar 09, 2022

Disasters like floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes, among others hit the same place twice. It’s different with lightning. Find out what NASA says about it.

Tonga Underwater Volcano Eruption Breaks 2 Records Simultaneously — Dethrones Philippines' Mt. Pinatubo's Volcanic Plumes and Produces Major Lightning

Feb 28, 2022

The Tonga underwater eruption is described as a one-of-a-kind volcanic occurrence. Find out how it stands out among the world’s other outbursts.

Increased Arctic Lightning Will Set Off More Wildfires, Carbon Emissions. Here's Why

Apr 06, 2021

A new study suggests that lightning in the Arctic region will increase by 100 percent in the coming, setting off more wildfires and carbon emissions.

Man Struck by Lightning Saved by His Crocs, What are the Chances?

Sep 01, 2020

A man from Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada was struck by lightning one August evening, blowing his rubber Crocs away from his feet last August 17.

Catastrophic Lightning Kills More Than 100 People in India

Jun 26, 2020

Officials report that more than 100 have been killed in lightning strikes from the recent thunderstorms in India. According to experts, the majority of Indians work outdoors, which probably contributes to the high number of lightning-related deaths. Click the link above to learn more.

Survivors Describe What It Feels Like After Being Struck By Lightning

May 25, 2017

Survivors struck by lightning describe how it really feels aside from pain.

NASA Captured Stunning Realtime Footages Of Lightning Strikes With NOAA GOES-16 Satellite

Mar 07, 2017

The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) captures breathtaking images to lightning strikes from miles above Western Hemisphere. GLM transmitted the weather data to NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite.

Climate Change May Spark A Wildfire Or Two in Our Future

Nov 14, 2014

In a year with news full of UN summits and celebrity spokespersons speaking out against climate change, further complicated by the emissions we as humans put out, new research says that the incremental changes over the next century may spark some more conversations as well as lightning strikes across the continental United States.

Wildfires May Fill our Future as Climate Change Sparks Lightning

Nov 13, 2014

Anthropogenic climate change, caused by the actions and emissions put forth by humans, has been a major conversation starter in recent months. But new research released today in the journal Science says that we may be looking at a future filled with a few more sparks rather than just warmer summers and rising seas.