Thunder is created as the result of the rapid expansion of the air that surrounds a bolt of lightning. Because thunder happens so quickly, the air has no time to expand. It can be compressed to around ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's one of the most powerful and dangerous natural phenomena on Earth -- lightning. Lightning is a giant spark of static electricity, exactly like what you see if you touch a metal ...

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Thunderstorms have been linked to sharp increases in emergency room visits related to asthma symptoms, University of Kansas ...

People talk about thunder and lightning as if they are different. Actually, lightning and thunder are more than just related: They are the same thing. When static charge creates enough voltage in a ...

Thunderstorms are not common in Southern California, but a rare early summer storm unleashed thousands of lightning strikes in just a few hours early Wednesday as a dangerous situation turned deadly.

After days of above-normal heat, a low-pressure system moved into the Southland Monday, bringing driving rain to some areas along with booming thunder and lightning strikes that prompted the closure ...

The term "lucky number" is synonymous with sports. Whether it be a kid learning how to play sports or a professional player, every athlete finds the number that brings them good luck. It might just be ...

On November 3, 2025, in West Henrietta, New York, USA, @RebeccaPatti shared a video capturing powerful lightning flashing in ...