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Apr 6, 2021
Lightning strikes could double in the Arctic this century, setting the tundra on fire
Climate change is driving the increase in Arctic lightning, creating a nightmarish positive feedback loop.
Jan 26, 2021
Rare ‘blue jet’ lightning spotted and photographed from space
Thunderstorms happen above the clouds, too.
Aug 10, 2020
Ammonia ‘mushballs’ could spark strange lightning on Jupiter
The slushy snowballs may heavily affect jovian meteorology.
Jul 8, 2020
This photographer chases the Midwest’s most dramatic storms. Here are some of his favorite shots.
Eric Meola went from shooting rock-album art to documenting the hidden beauty of the great American plains.
Aug 30, 2018
Meet STEVE, and 7 other mysterious glowing things you’ll find in the night sky
From northern lights to lightning bolts
Jun 8, 2018
How far away was that lightning? Here’s how to figure it out.
Light speed is almost instantaneous, while sound is much slower.
Jun 8, 2018
In a shocking turn of events, lightning strikes on Jupiter look a lot like our own
The lightning struck more than twice.
May 22, 2018
Exclusive: Watch a new video of lightning strikes seen from space
NOAA's GOES-17 satellite is ready for action.
