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  1. Real Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps.org

    See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.

  2. Lightening - definition of lightening by The Free Dictionary

    1. To become lighter; brighten. 2. To be luminous; shine. 3. To give off flashes of lightning.

  3. Lightning - Wikipedia

    Strokes of cloud-to-ground lightning strike the Mediterranean Sea off of Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France. Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges …

  4. Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics

    What is lightning? Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. In the early stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the …

  5. LIGHTENING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LIGHTEN is to make light or clear : illuminate. How to use lighten in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lighten.

  6. Understanding Lightning Science - National Weather Service

    Understanding the dangers of lightning is important so that you can get to a safe place when thunderstorms threaten. If you hear thunder—even a distant rumble—you are already in …

  7. Lightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 26, 2025 · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the …