The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, the most in any September since 2013, said John Jensenius, a ...

Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

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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 ...

A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Lancaster County as thunderstorms passed through Pennsylvania on Wednesday, according to Garden Spot Fire Rescue. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 ...