Lightning is one of nature’s most dramatic displays, a transient yet immensely powerful electrical d
Understanding the Physics of Lightning Lightning is one of nature’s most dramatic displays, a transient yet immensely powerful electrical discharge that can reach temperatures of up to 30,000 Kelvin—five times hotter than the surface of the sun. Physicists describe lightning as a gigantic spark, resulting from electrical imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or … Read more