S & T - Earth Science
(Meteorology)
Lightning

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Atmospheric Electricity Home Page
Look no further for a good reference site on the science of atmospheric electricity. Filled with information, links and a few images, this is a good starting point for a search into the shocking truth about lightning.

Ball Lightning
Ever notice those luminescent spheres hovering around the edges of severe thunderstorms? Many people think they are UFOs, but they are really a meteorological phenomenon known as ball lightning. Get the facts and science behind these weird apparitions.

Devastating Strike
Read all about the Webmaster's father's encounter with a lightning bolt on a clear afternoon. See pictures of the strike site, and then move into the research links and information generated by his growing obsession.

Kids' Lightning Information and Safety
The youngster who developed this lightning page may not be a scientist, but he was struck by lightning, so he knows something a lot of researchers don't. Written by a kid for kids, young people will find this a particularly useful reference site.

Lightning
While a little short on scientific data, this gallery of lightning images is nothing short of spectacular. Just about every kind of thunderbolt is pictured, from the classic anvil to radial bursts.

Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity at the GHCC
This NASA research group focuses its energies on the study of lightning processes. Read about their research projects, meet the staff and discover just how these deadly bolts from the blue develop.

Lightning Injury Homepage
People who are struck by lightning can suffer wide-ranging physiological and psychological effects. Dr. Cooper, an expert in the field, posts a thorough look at the effects of lightning strikes and available treatment modalities.

National Lightning Safety Institute
This nonprofit group involved with consulting, education and research relating to lightning hazards offers resources on lightning safety.

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Red Sprites and Blue Jets
Only recently documented, red sprites and blue jets are upper-atmospheric optical phenomena associated with the electrical fields of thunderstorms. Get the latest research information and some speculations about the nature of these ghostly objects.

Sam Barricklow's Lightning Gallery
Forget science for a minute and have a look at some impressive images and videos of lightning strikes in the Midwest. As an extra added bonus, link to some fascinating storm chaser Web sites.

Some Enlightening Facts About Lightning
Not much more than a list of trivial lightning facts, the factoids and statistics are still pretty interesting, like the average traveling speed of a thunderstorm and the temperature of a bolt of lightning.

Specters of the Storm
Ball lightning is rarely seen and even less understood. Some scientists even doubt that ball lightning is really lightning. Catch up on the latest research and information of the phenomenon along with some impressive photographs.

Thunderstorms and Lightning
Teachers might make good use of this meteorological primer with a special focus on the mechanics of thunderstorms and lightning. Although it is straight text, the writing is concise and clear.

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Date Modified:
Tuesday, July 03, 2001