Lightning was caught on camera hitting a tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9. Security camera footage captured the strike on the property of Mike Smith, who was not home at the time but was ...

Lightning and trees don’t usually mix. The intense electrical charge delivered by a lightning strike can obliterate most foliage, especially in tropical regions where research suggests more than 800 ...

Lightning hitting a tree produces an internal explosion, but does that mean your tree is toast? We have some answers. A lightning bolt hitting a tree is pretty common during a thunderstorm. So what ...

If a tree gets struck by lightning in the woods, does anyone count it? Well, the scientists behind a new study in Global Change Biology do. Using new analysis of lightning data from around the world, ...

A new study provides the first estimates of lightning-killed trees, a crucial figure for understanding Earth's carbon cycle. reading time 2 minutes We’ve all seen dramatic footage of lightning ...

A storm in the Sacramento region sent shockwaves through a Folsom community Tuesday. Literally. Around 4:30 p.m. in the Lexington Hills neighborhood on the city’s east side, lightning struck a redwood ...

Lighting may play a bigger role in ecosystem breakdowns than previously thought, according to a new study. Lighting is causing significant damage to ecosystems, damaging or killing more than 800 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most people don’t often witness the dramatic results of trees ...