Lightning - Wikipedia
Strokes of cloud-to-ground lightning strike the Mediterranean Sea off of Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France. Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges …
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics
What is lightning? Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. In the early stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the …
Real Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps.org
See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 2025 · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the …
Blitzortung.org - Live Lightning Map
See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Understanding Lightning Science - National Weather Service
Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere or between the atmosphere and the ground.
Florida dethroned as US lightning capital. This state took ...
Jan 5, 2026 · Oklahoma has overtaken Florida to become the nation's lightning capital, according to a new report.