From bolts to blue jets, lightning comes in many strange forms

Lightning has captured people's fascination for millennia. It's embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture. Think of ...
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What causes lightning and how to stay safe when you’re caught in a storm – a meteorologist explains

As the weather warms, people spend more time outdoors, going to barbecues, beaches and ballgames. But summer isn’t just the season of baseball and outdoor festivals – it’s also lightning season. Each ...
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When And Where Lightning Strikes Occur, Part 1

The locations circled in red are seal damage to the windshield caused by lightning strikes on a United Air Lines Boeing 787. Credit: NTSB The weather that existed for departure from London’s Heathrow ...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, Georgia: The dark side of lightning

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida and Georgia (Feb. 3-7, 2025). Each day of the week focuses on a specific weather event. Monday’s focus is on lightning. As we educate ...
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New technology shields wind turbines from positive polarity lightning strikes

A team has developed the world's first technology to prevent damage caused by "positive lightning," which frequently occurs in offshore wind farms during winter. Just as voltage has positive and ...
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When And Where Lightning Strikes Occur, Part 3

Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...