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.

Scientists have revealed a hidden trigger of lightning that could resolve a centuries-old weather mystery. Earth is struck by ...

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 ...