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Gigantic Flash

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Wonder of the Sky

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Shown above are multiple cloud-to-ground and cloud-to-cloud lightning strokes, during a nighttime thunderstorm.

High Voltage

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Thunderstorm and lightning takes place shortly after sundown.

Lightning Strike

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Lightning strikes over homes in Toronto, Canada.

Electric Discharge

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Multiple cloud-to-ground lightning strokes are captured in this great lightning shot.

Perfect Aim

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Lightning strikes a tower and outcomes a beautiful display of electric charge in the night sky.

Streaking Strokes

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Fantastic display of lightning as it streaks through the evening skies.

View From Above

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This photo captures cloud-to-ground lightning in stunning and dramatic form.

Through the Storm

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This photo captures a lightning storm taking place over Boston in 1967.

Touchdown on Earth

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Time-lapse photography captures cloud-to-ground lightning during a nighttime thunderstorm in Norman, Oklahoma - home of the NSSL.

Fill the Sky

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Multiple cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning strokes caught using time-lapse photography during a nighttime thunderstorm.

Live Science Staff
Live Science Staff
For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe.