Lightning Strikes Frequently Lightning is one of nature's most electrifying spectacles, and its frequency is nothing short of astonishing. Lightning strikes the Earth about 8 million times per day.

An average lightning bolt contains enough energy to power a ... almost like they’re having a dance with nature's electricity. Most people are familiar with cloud-to-ground lightning, the kind ...

New international pollution laws may have helped researchers discover an unexpected way to stop lightning strikes.

Instead, it may have started with tiny “micro lightning” sparks generated between water droplets from crashing waves or waterfalls. This fascinating new perspective comes from Stanford University ...