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Solar Winds Linked to Increased Lightning Strikes
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study finds in an increase in lightning strikes after large solar winds. The findings suggest that particles from the sun may interact with the atmosphere to make lightning more likely.
Origin of Mysterious Jellyfish Lightning 'Sprites' Revealed
By Tanya Lewis published
The origin of the mysterious reddish lighting above thunderstorms, known as atmospheric sprites, has long puzzled scientists, but they now have some idea how it forms.
Why Eerie Green Lightning Zapped an Erupting Volcano
By Becky Oskin published
A storm of charged particles coursing through a volcanic ash cloud sparked the spectacular green lightning snapped in a pair of photos at Chile's Chaiten Volcano in 2008.
Electrocution: New Way to Erode Mountains
By Becky Oskin published
The piles of angular, jumbled rocks that mark mountain summits result from powerful explosions sparked by lightning, a new study shows.
Thunderbolts and Lightning | Space Wallpaper
By Space.com Staff published
In this electrifying space wallpaper, taken on Friday June 7, 2013, a furious thunderstorm is discharging its mighty rage over Cerro Paranal.
Is a Car Really a Safe Place to Be When Lightning Strikes?
By Mark Leberfinger published
Some people may think that the rubber tires on a car help protect a driver and occupants from a lightning strike, but it is a myth.
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