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See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Positive lightning strikes tend to be much more intense than their negative counterparts. An average bolt of negative lightning carries an electric current of 30,000 amperes (30 kA), and transfers 15 C of electric charge and 1 gigajoule of energy.
5 days ago · Lightning is very dangerous. Lightning strikes on people, though comparatively rare, can cause conditions ranging from amnesia to cardiac arrest. Lightning can also cause the surrounding air to heat up to 27,700 degrees Celsius (almost 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit), often setting nearby objects on fire.
