Tag: Lightning formation mechanism
Does Lightning Strike Up or Down? The Brightest Part Actually Travels Upward
Picture a lightning strike. A jagged white line drops out of a dark cloud, hits the ground, and vanishes in…
The Ice “Superpower” Awakens: Flexoelectricity in Ice Unlocks New Clues to the Origin of Lightning
Ice, one of the most common and abundant substances on Earth, seems to have been thoroughly understood by humanity. However,…