10 myths about lightning and why you should not believe them

Many common beliefs about lightning are myths. These ideas often stem from simple observations and are passed down without ...
Aviation Week

When And Where Lightning Strikes Occur, Part 3

Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...
Earth.com

Shock study shows some trees survive and thrive after being struck by lightning

Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.
Aviation Week

When And Where Lightning Strikes Occur, Part 1

The locations circled in red are seal damage to the windshield caused by lightning strikes on a United Air Lines Boeing 787. Credit: NTSB The weather that existed for departure from London’s Heathrow ...