Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in space
There are trillions of charged particles—protons and electrons, the basic building blocks of matter—whizzing around above your head at any given time. These high-energy particles, which can travel at ...
Florida is the lightning capital of the US. Here are some safety tips
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida usually leads the nation in lightning strikes each year. In 2021, over 14 million lightning ...
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Do FPL Home's lightning strike, other protections - charged on your electric bill - help?
15 get perfect scores “A standard home policy covers electrical system damage caused by a sudden and accidental event like a lightning strike or other severe weather hazards,” Friedlander said.
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Waikato Hospital lightning strike: Pagers, internet, fire system affected
Video / NZ Herald The news comes as MetService recorded 25 lightning strikes in the Hamilton area on Sunday. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waikato operations group director Stephanie Doe said ...
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Orlando is one of the top places in the world for lightning | Severe Weather Awareness Week
THE FOCUS TODAY IS LIGHTNING. FIVE PEOPLE DIED FROM LIGHTNING STRIKES LAST YEAR. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST KELLIANNE KLASS SHOWS US WHERE WE SAW THE MOST LIGHTNING LAST YEAR. IT IS SEVERE ...
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Dry lightning strikes spark bushfires in Tasmanian wilderness areas
Multiple bushfires are burning in Tasmanian wilderness areas on the state's west coast, sparked by dry lightning strikes. Water-bombing aircraft and ground crews are working to contain the ...
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Houses destroyed as lightning strikes spark new fires amid Victorian heatwave
Property losses are being reported across Victoria after fires sparked by dry lightning strikes on Sunday. Fire crews continue to battle blazes in the Little Desert National Park, Grampians ...