An example of cloud-to-cloud lightning (not related to the lightning megaflashes documented in the new paper). Photo: ThaliaTraianou (Fair Use) The World Meteorological Organization is recognizing two ...

It's said lightning never strikes twice in the same place. But what do the old wives say about someone who has had three near misses? That would be George Burns, Nevada's top banking regulator, whose ...

Lightning has fascinated and excited humans for as long as they have watched the skies. Although meteorologists understand the cloud conditions necessary to produce it, lightning cannot be forecasted.

Strange lightning-strike rashes? Exploding trees? A lake that's a lightning magnet? These lightning facts will, well, shock you. When it comes to dramatic weather, lightning is right up there. At that ...

Organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other partners, Lightning Safety Awareness Week is held the last full week of June each year. Lightning is one of the ...