Blitzortung.org - Live Lightning Map
See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Lightning - Wikipedia
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 occurring through …
Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 2025 · 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 …
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics
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 positive and …
Lightning Safety Tips and Resources - National Weather Service
This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You'll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and resources …
Lightning facts and information | National Geographic
Oct 9, 2009 · Here’s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.
Lightning - NASA Earthdata
1 day ago · NASA’s lightning data, collected from the ground, air, and space, help scientists understand lightning patterns and predict severe weather.