Guide Lightning facts and information | National Geographic
Here''s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.
Guide Lightning
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
Guide Lightning Strike Map
Local lightning strike map and updates. View our lightning tracker and radar. Visit today!
Guide Blitzortung
See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung and contributors.
Guide Lightning Strikes Map
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 in the...
Guide Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics
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
Guide Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
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 resistance of air.
Guide Lightning Safety Tips and Resources
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
Guide Real Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps
See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung and contributors.