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 …
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.
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics
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 …
Lightning Comes in Many Strange Forms. Here's The Science.
12 hours ago · Lightning has captured people's fascination for millennia. It's embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture. Think of Thor in Norse mythology or Indra in …
Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 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 …
Lightning Strikes Map - Weather.com
Follow along with us on the latest weather we're watching, the threats it may bring and check out the extended forecast each day to be prepared. You can find the forecast for the days ahead …
Understanding Lightning Science - National Weather Service
Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere or between the atmosphere and the ground.