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Cities Birth More Thunderstorms Than Rural Areas
By Becky Oskin published
Hot and humid cities can birth more summer thunderstorms than rural areas in the Southeast.

Sun's Shifting Magnetic Field May Predict Lightning Strikes
By Kelly Dickerson published
The sun may be partly responsible for lightning strikes on Earth, and scientists think fluctuations in the sun's magnetic field could be used to predict lightning storms weeks in advance.

Global Warming Will Bring More US Lightning Strikes
By Becky Oskin published
Expect a 50 percent increase in lightning strikes within the United States by 2100 if temperatures continue to rise due to greenhouse gas emissions.

Flash Photography: 'Bolt from the Blue' Caught on Camera
By Becky Oskin published
A high-speed camera run by the University of Florida's Lightning Research Laboratory caught an unusual bolt from the blue in Gainesville.

Pacific Storm Julio Unleashes Powerful 'Dark Lightning' Flash
By Megan Gannon published
Before the Hawaii-bound storm Julio strengthened into a hurricane, a NASA satellite spotted a high-energy flash of "dark lightning" coming from the swirling clouds.

'Whistling' Volcanic Lightning Heard Halfway Around the World
By Becky Oskin published
Eerie radio signals called whistlers have been detected from volcanic lightning for the first time.
Lightning Strike Launches Storm Chaser into Sky (Incredible Video)
By Samantha-Rae Tuthill published

Solar Winds Linked to Increased Lightning Strikes
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study finds in an increase in lightning strikes after large solar winds. The findings suggest that particles from the sun may interact with the atmosphere to make lightning more likely.
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