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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 …

5 days ago · 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 …

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 …

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Oct 9, 2009 · Here’s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.

Nov 21, 2025 · Lightning is the electrical discharge in the atmosphere that can occur between clouds, ground, or into the air itself. The atmosphere is an insulator between positively and …

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