LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's one of the most powerful and dangerous natural phenomena on Earth -- lightning. Lightning is a giant spark of static electricity, exactly like what you see if you touch a metal ...
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The science behind thunder and lightning

The Electric Factory Above Our Heads Thunderstorms often begin to develop early in the day when the sun heats the air near ...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – During a thunderstorm, have you ever heard a loud clap of thunder that shook the entire house and maybe even gave you a little scare? These booming sounds are caused by ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lightning is one of the most powerful and dangerous natural phenomena on Earth. A giant spark of static electricity, lightning serves as a type of “neutralizer” for electric charges ...
DENVER (KDVR) — “Don’t shower during a thunderstorm” and “lightning never strikes in the same place twice” are tips you may have heard growing up, and while some phrases are true, others can do more ...
Here are some tips for dealing with thunder and lightning from the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the ...