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Lightning compilation video reveals how storms cause fires, explosions, and power loss

This lightning compilation video captures what happens when the atmosphere turns volatile. A storm rolls in, looking routine, ...
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The science behind thunder and lightning

Thunderstorms often begin to develop early in the day when the sun heats the air near the ground and pockets of warmer air start to rise in the atmosphere. When these pockets of air reach a certain ...