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New research shows Oklahoma saw the world's longest flash of lightning in historic storm
On a stormy pre-dawn morning in late 2017, a lightning bolt near Dallas unzipped the sky, racing northeast through the clouds ...
World record longest lightning flash discovered – a whopping 515-mile-long bolt
Scientists July 31 announced the discovery of the world's longest lightning flash ever detected – a whopping 515-mile-long ...
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515-mile lightning flash caught from space
A jaw-dropping 515-mile lightning bolt lit up the skies from Texas to Kansas City, smashing previous records and reshaping ...
Flash news: ASU scientist confirms electrifying record for long-distance lightning
A lightning flash that is longer than 60 miles is considered a megaflash. Researchers first discovered them using new ...
Heat wave continues Wednesday before storms, flash flooding and cooler air arrive later this week
Record-setting temperatures are possible once again Wednesday in the Philadelphia area before storms on Thursday.
Don’t Become A Statistic: The Dos and Don'ts Of Lightning Safety
Most lightning fatalities occur during the summertime with a peak in July. Learn how you can get struck and how to avoid ...
How to tell how far away lightning is by counting
Did you see a flash of lightning? Start counting, because that can tell you how far away the thunderstorm is, and if it's ...