Both the type of lightning and the type of car are ... to ignite gasoline than a lithium-ion battery. Of course, not all lightning strikes contain anywhere near the same amount of power, and ...

Vagasky said positively charged stokes are more destructive, but 90% of all lighting has a negative charge. The key indicator is how long the lightning stays in contact with the ground.

The frequency of such lightning flashes could increase from about three strikes per second to four per second across the world. All types of lightning strikes may increase by about 30 per cent by ...

While not as common as the other types of lightning injuries ... when the main channel discharges, so do all the other streamers in the area. If a person is part of one of these streamers ...

While all lightning is incredibly dangerous and should be taken seriously, one type in particular is more unique and is indicative of a stronger storm. It’s called “positive strike” lightning.