ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – During a thunderstorm, have you ever heard a loud clap of thunder that shook the entire house and maybe even gave you a little scare? These booming sounds are caused by ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – I do not know about you, but vivid lightning strikes can be terrifying—especially when you are caught outside. Fortunately, understanding a few key facts about lightning can help you ...

Lightning has captivated scientists for centuries, but despite extensive research, the precise atmospheric conditions that trigger a lightning strike within thunderclouds have remained a profound ...

The LPI partners with Vaisala Xweather to share the latest lightning data. The LPI partners with Vaisala Xweather to share the latest lightning data and tracking mechanisms to assist with assessing ...

It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble ...

It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

It’s a safe bet that lightning is going to strike twice around Vipin Kumar. In fact, he makes sure it does – every time he tests new technology to protect sky-high wind turbine blades. As a researcher ...

As the use of carbon fibre composites increases in aircraft manufacturing, so does the need for EMI shielding and lightning strike protection [1-4]. Lightning strike protection usually takes the form ...

Lightning protection in photovoltaic (PV) systems is a critical area of study as these installations are increasingly exposed to atmospheric discharges that can substantially disrupt energy production ...