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Lightning Facts

Sierra Layne

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Summary

Lightning Facts explores the powerful world of lightning, delving into the science behind its formation, its destructive potential, and its geographical distribution. Understanding lightning is crucial, especially with increasing extreme weather events. The book highlights how lightning, a dramatic display of atmospheric electricity, originates from charge separation within storm clouds.

 
Did you know that there are different types of lightning, such as cloud-to-ground and cloud-to-cloud, each with its own formation mechanism? This book examines the topic across three core themes: atmospheric physics, destructive impact, and geographical distribution.

 
Beginning with the fundamentals of atmospheric electricity, the book progresses by looking at different types of lightning and analyzing the effects of lightning strikes. A dedicated section maps global lightning patterns, identifying regions with the highest strike densities. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of our planet's dynamics and the importance of lightning protection.
Available since: 02/18/2025.
Print length: 82 pages.

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