Upward triggered lightning, like that captured in Kansas, typically follows a natural lightning flash, but it can be “self-triggered” on rare occasions, usually during winter storms ...

Lightning is one of the greatest natural forces on our planet. New mapping tools are revealing just how big it is.

A lightning "megaflash" that zipped across five U.S. states has set a new record for the longest ever detected.

Heat and humidity fueled a dazzling lightning show across the Washington and Baltimore region on Wednesday night.

Heat lightning is often the term used on a summer night when lightning is seen, but no thunder is heard. While this is a real ...

Texas had most lightning strikes in 2024 Teague, Texas had the most lightning strikes than any other city in the U.S. at 735 strikes and 1,903 events per square mile.

Object Details author Uman, Martin A Contents INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTNING: Lightning and thunderclouds -- The stepped leader -- The return stroke -- The dart leader -- More on strokes and flashes -- ...