Space-borne sensors extend the record of global lightning detection.
Published Mar 31, 2015
The map shows average yearly counts of lightning flashes per square kilometer, based on data collected by NASA satellites between 1995 and 2002.
Published Jun 23, 2006
Bolts light up Earth’s atmosphere 4 million times a day. Scientists hope to observe a few.
Published Mar 23, 2014
The connection between people and lightning is visible along two of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Published Dec 14, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Human Presence Remote Sensing
A sensor installed on the International Space Station is yielding fresh insights on the global distribution of lightning.
Published Jan 11, 2022
Scientists reveal details of a rare type of lightning that stretches into space.
Published Oct 12, 2021
Wildfires in northern Canada and Alaska have been increasing in frequency and area burned. One possible cause is more lightning.
Published Dec 1, 2017
The top of the large thunderstorm, roughly 20 km across, is illuminated by a full moon and frequent bursts of lightning.
Published Jan 21, 2001
