This Tree Wants to Be Struck by Lightning
Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...
This common lightning safety advice is wrong: What to know as storms roll across US
The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful protection, experts say.
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The Most Lightning Ever Recorded in a Single Storm Just Hit Brazil
In the world of weather phenomena, lightning stands out as one of nature’s most dazzling displays. Recently, Brazil ...
Forget the lightning crouch: Weather experts warn against outdated storm strategy
The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful ...
AI model can predict lightning-induced wildfires with unprecedented accuracy
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Israeli researchers promises to revolutionize wildfire prediction, with ...
Dazzling video shows rare ‘red lightning’ exploding over Tibet
Two astrophotographers captured breathtaking video of over 105 red sprites over Tibet during a massive thunderstorm.
Weather chaos as UK hit by 400 lightning strikes and country battered by rain, hail and thunder
The chaotic weather caused flooding in southern England and the East Midlands on Saturday, forcing National Highways to shut ...
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Being Struck by Lightning Is No Big Deal for This Tropical Tree—the Zap Even Gives It a Boost
A technician climbs a tower to locate lightning strikes in the study area on Panama's Barro Colorado Island. Evan Gora / Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Getting struck by lightning might not ...
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Some trees actually benefit from getting struck by lightning
Dipteryx trees in Panama survive lightning strikes, grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.
How to stay safe during a severe storm: Experts share tips for navigating tornadoes ...
Spring is here, and with it comes a risk of severe weather conditions running the gamut from tornadoes and heavy winds to ...