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By May 17, 2021
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How to prevent getting struck by lightning

And what to do if you are.
By Apr 6, 2021
Environment

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.
By Jan 26, 2021
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Rare ‘blue jet’ lightning spotted and photographed from space

Thunderstorms happen above the clouds, too.
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Ammonia ‘mushballs’ could spark strange lightning on Jupiter

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Meet STEVE, and 7 other mysterious glowing things you’ll find in the night sky

From northern lights to lightning bolts
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How far away was that lightning? Here’s how to figure it out.

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In a shocking turn of events, lightning strikes on Jupiter look a lot like our own

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Exclusive: Watch a new video of lightning strikes seen from space

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By Mar 17, 2018
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Listen to the first-ever recordings of volcanic thunder

The sounds of science.