Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...

Many common beliefs about lightning are myths. These ideas often stem from simple observations and are passed down without ...

Lightning, often associated with hills and mountainous terrain, is not confined to high ground and can strike anywhere under ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

The storm clouds in the distance swirled, but it was unclear whether they should seek shelter. Suddenly, a flash of lightning struck the 15th green on July 8 as Simon Mariani played in an Ironman of ...

MIAMI — In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park in New York City when it was struck by lightning. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, ...

The locations circled in red are seal damage to the windshield caused by lightning strikes on a United Air Lines Boeing 787. Credit: NTSB The weather that existed for departure from London’s Heathrow ...