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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 …

5 days ago · By Andrew Dowdy et al., The Conversation Lightning takes many strange forms. Pictured here is so-called sprite lightning. (Angel An/Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023) Lightning has …

1. To become lighter; brighten. 2. To be luminous; shine. 3. To give off flashes of lightning.

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 …

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 …

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere or between the atmosphere and the ground.

5 days ago · Available now. Get yours today! Lightning comes in many forms, from cloud-to-cloud flashes to rare events such as sprites and blue jets. Extreme conditions can spark lightning, too.

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Jan 13, 2026 · Lightning is the electrical discharge in the atmosphere that can occur between clouds, ground, or into the air itself. The atmosphere is an insulator between positively and negatively …