Real Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps.org
See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Lightning - Wikipedia
Strokes of cloud-to-ground lightning strike the Mediterranean Sea off of Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France. Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges occurring through …
Blitzortung.org - Live Lightning Map
See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.
Lightning Safety Tips and Resources - National Weather Service
This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You'll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and resources …
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics
What is lightning? Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. In the early stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the positive and …
Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 2025 · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the …
Lightning facts and information | National Geographic
Oct 9, 2009 · What is lightning? Here’s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.