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Did you know lightning strikes the earth up to 100 times every second?

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Lightning is one of the most powerful and most awe-inspiring forces in nature.

Just how powerful is lightning? Well, consider this…

A typical lightning bolt delivers around 300 million Volts and 30,000 Amps of electricity!

What’s more, just one large thunderstorm can produce thousands of lightning bolts as it moves across the earth’s surface, inducing awe, fear and fascination in those who witness its passage.  [Read more…]

Fascinated by thunderstorms? You’ll love this short time-lapse video

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Thunderstorms are among the most intriguing phenomena in all of nature. While they can be extremely dangerous in multiple ways, they can also be incredibly beautiful and awe inspiring.

There’s just something about a loud crack of thunder and a distant bolt of lightning that takes one’s senses to an entirely new level of stimulation.  [Read more…]

Did you know volcanoes can produce their own lightning bolts?

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Our world truly is an amazing place. Natural phenomena that can awe, terrify and inspire occur somewhere on our planet each and every day.

One phenomenon that can trigger all those feelings at once is lightning.

Virtually everyone has experienced the power and frightening beauty of a lightning strike while waiting out a passing thunderstorm, but did you know volcanoes can produce their own lightning strikes, even on a clear and sunny day?

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Awesome time-lapse video: Storm clouds and lightning…at 1,000 frames per second!

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As you know, powerful lightning storms can be rather frightening, and even downright dangerous. But when viewed from afar they can also be quite beautiful and intriguing.

Lightning moves way too fast for the human eye to catch all its intricate motions and storm clouds move way too slowly for us to fully appreciate their power and intensity. Well, the short, but breathtaking time-lapse video featured below solves both of those problems.  [Read more…]

Does lightning go up or down? This high speed video gives us the answer.

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Lightning bolts are both fascinating and frightening. And truth be told, there are few things in nature that intrigue me more than these awe-inspiring demonstrations of light and sound.

I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of lightning bolts over the years. Have you ever wondered whether lightning travels up towards the sky or down towards the ground? It’s really hard to get a definitive answer when viewing it with the naked eye.  [Read more…]