The Phenomenon of Lightning Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ...

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A home in Everett was reportedly struck by lightning just before 8:30 p.m., according to the Everett Fire Department.

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Technician Cesar Gutierrez climbs a tower to detect and locate lightning strikes in the study area. After detection, drones and on-the-ground teams monitor the strike’s impacts. Getting zapped ...

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Gora studies how lightning impacts biodiversity and carbon storage in Panama's tropical forests. Lightning kills hundreds of millions of trees per year. But in 2015, while working in Panama ...

Strong thunderstorms are likely to occur between 3 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, with potential for lightning, heavy rain, high winds and large hail.