Fun Facts About Lightning
Uncover the electrifying science behind lightning, one of nature's most powerful phenomena. Our word of the day is fulminology, the study of lightning. A single bolt of lightning can reach temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun, approximately 54,000∘F (30,000∘C). The extreme burst of heat causes a rapid expansion in the air, generating the thunder we hear.
Beyond its raw power, lightning plays a constructive role in our ecosystem by producing antimicrobial molecules like ozone and acting as a natural fertilizer. Explore extreme weather events like the "Catatumbo Lightning"…
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