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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Lightning electromagnetic fields (LEMFs) are complex, multi-component signals generated during a lightning discharge that propagate through the atmosphere and into the ground. Their characteristics ...