Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

Lightning was caught on camera hitting a tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9. Security camera footage captured the strike on the property of Mike Smith, who was not home at the time but was ...

There were no storm clouds warning of the lightning that would set a pine tree on fire in a Wisconsin backyard. A security camera captured the explosive moment. See it here and learn how neighbors ...

Lightning strikes kill millions of trees each year — but it turns out that some large tropical trees can not only survive a strike, but also benefit from its effects, according to a recent study. The ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lightning can damage or destroy just about everything it touches. When it comes to a tree, unless it explodes, it may take a while for homeowners to know whether to get rid of ...

While lightning is a fascinating phenomenon, it's also infamous in its capacity for destruction and the danger it poses to life. Each year, lightning claims hundreds of millions of trees worldwide, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Firefighters in the Black Hills are warning people about lightning strikes and their potential to cause wildfires. On Facebook, the Silver City Volunteer Fire Department ...

Security cameras captured the dramatic moment a bolt of lightning slammed into a pine tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9, blasting bark and debris across the yard and setting the trunk ablaze.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most people don’t often witness the dramatic results of trees ...