MIDLAND, Texas — When thunderstorms roll across West Texas, most people know to watch for lightning. But what many don't realize is that not all lightning strikes are created equal. Meteorologists ...
A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has uncovered the first observational evidence of lateral negative re-discharges ...
The lightning frequency and intensity were lower in this phase, but the discharge characteristics were unique. Through comparison with another lightning-ignited fire case that occurred in the same ...
Lightning is a dangerous part of any thunderstorm, but did you know there are both positive and negative lightning strikes? Lightning develops due to the buildup of charges in the top and bottom of a ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee ranks 9th in the nation for lightning strikes, averaging nearly 2 million bolts each year. Related: First Alert Weather Day declared ahead of strong thunderstorm ...
A group of scientists said they were able to guide lightning bolts using laser technology for the first time. In new work published in the journal Nature Photonics, international researchers said ...
"Heat lightning" is a common term for lightning seen from a distance without hearing the associated thunder.