Today, we know a thunderstorm does not mean the world is about to end. Even so, it is a powerful event of nature, creating fires and containing as much energy as an atomic bomb.
Here are some more fun facts about lightning.
Do you know:
Which is hotter, lightning or the sun?
What are the three main ways lightning can occur?
What is St. Elmo's fire?
Can lightning strike above a cloud?
What is dry lightning?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Ages 8 and up.
All measurements in American and metric.
Reading Level: 6.6
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