Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the United States — but it may have competition. A new report by ...

Lightning activity poses a significant danger throughout the year, regardless of the season. Over the past 12 months, the ...

Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the US ...

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The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, the most in any September since 2013, said John Jensenius, a ...

Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...

The locations circled in red are seal damage to the windshield caused by lightning strikes on a United Air Lines Boeing 787. Credit: NTSB The weather that existed for departure from London’s Heathrow ...