Scientists find clues to the mystery of what causes lightning

It's well-known that lightning is an electric current—a quick, powerful burst of charge that flows within a cloud or between a cloud and the ground. But surprisingly, scientists still don't fully understand how the initial spark forms that generates such powerful lightning.

Lightning, Voltage, Causes, & Facts

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Researchers at Brazil's space institute discover why lightning branches and flickers

What Causes Thunder and Lightning?

Researchers find unusual phenomenon in clouds triggers lightning flash

The 'Gigantic jet' lightning bolt that fired up to space over Oklahoma found to be one of most powerful ever in new study.

Scientists find clues to the mystery of how lightning strikes

Mystery solved: USF scientists ID Caribbean sea urchin killer

Device can theoretically trap a light 'bit' for an infinite amount

Device can theoretically trap a light 'bit' for an infinite amount

If there is life on Venus, how could it have got there? Origin of life experts explain

Understanding the critical elements of the pyrocumulonimbus storm sparked by high-intensity wildland fire