Florida loses its crown as America’s lightning capital: Which state is at the top?

Preliminary findings from the 2025 U.S. Lightning Report show a shift in lightning strike patterns, with Oklahoma overtaking ...

Could lightning become more frequent in a warming world? Here’s what scientists expect

Scientists who study lightning say the more they can learn, the more society can work to protect people and property from ...
Reuters

Analysing the volcanic lightning from the Tonga eruption

Volcanic eruptions tend to evoke images of flowing molten lava and giant ash plumes, but when an underwater volcano off Tonga began a major eruption on Jan. 13, it was accompanied by one of the ...
The Conversation

Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail

Chris Vagasky previously worked for Vaisala, owner-operator of the National Lightning Detection Network It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you ...