JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida usually leads the nation in lightning strikes each year. In 2021, over 14 million lightning ...

Lightning strikes are not a phenomenon to trifle with. They can deliver currents in excess of 200 kiloamperes – far, far higher than the power required to kill a human. But more than one study ...

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires’ locations, and lack ...

A single lightning strike can release a 30 million-volt surge, enough to severely injure or kill a person in an instant.

Lightning strikes are a common cause of U.S. wildfires, but the majority of wildfires that threaten communities are started by human activities. The answer lies in a mix of wind speed, changing ...

Tharparkar, a region once celebrated for its vibrant hues and striking contrasts, now finds itself shrouded in a cloud of ...

In 2024, Florida came in No. 1 for the number of lightning strikes per one kilometer. Orlando came in No. 1 as the city in ...

“Effective countermeasures against lightning are currently difficult, but we must at least be aware of lightning strike information to avoid human casualties.” ...