Most lightning starts inside a thunderstorm and travels through the cloud. It can then stay within the cloud or continue to travel through the open air and eventually to ground.

Learn about different types of lightning, including strike patterns, storm types, cloud formations, rare phenomena, and what colors mean.

Apr 18, 2024 · Depending on the charged particles on the bottom of the cloud, storms can either cause lightning to develop from the ground up – called negative lightning – or cause lightning …

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From the complex charge structures within storm clouds to the regional variations that determine whether lightning stays airborne or seeks the ground, these atmospheric electrical events …

May 5, 2025 · If you love tracking the weather, check out this cloud spotter's guide to the many types of clouds associated with severe storms and weather fronts.

Feb 4, 2025 · Inside a storm cloud, warm air rises and cooler air sinks. This movement causes ice particles and water droplets to collide, leading to a buildup of static electricity. The top of the …