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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.
A lightning strike or lightning bolt is a lightning event in which the electric discharge takes place between the atmosphere and the ground. Most originate in a cumulonimbus cloud and terminate on the ground, called cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning.
See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Before the lightning strikes earth, the filaments lead electricity through the clouds, playing the role of lightning rods. Researchers generated filaments that lived a period too short to trigger a real lightning strike. Nevertheless, a boost in electrical activity within the clouds was registered.
4 days ago · Seven members of a Utah youth group were taken to the hospital after a lightning strike hit the ground next to where they were hiking Thursday, officials said. A Church of Jesus of Latter-day ...
Strikes can cause cardiac arrest and severe burns, but 9 of every 10 people survive. The average American has about a 1 in 5,000 chance of being struck by lightning during a lifetime....
Jun 20, 2024 · There is a seasonality to lightning: Most lightning in the United States strikes in June, July or August. In just those three months, more than 60% of the year’s lightning typically occurs ...
Jun 21, 2024 · 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.
Feb 27, 2024 · A new study shows how often lightning strikes and how it behaves, often hitting the ground with multiple strikes from the same flash.
Apr 16, 2024 · At a glance. Lightning can strike anyplace on Earth. In fact, there are about 6,000 lightning strikes every minute, which is more than 8 million strikes every day. You can protect yourself and your loved ones if you know what to do when you see lightning or when you hear thunder as a warning.
