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Lightning in the Sky
Most lightning flashes occur inside a cloud or between two clouds. Only some channels leave the clouds and reach the ground.
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In the picture
- A branching flash inside a cloud: it lights the cloud from within.
- A flash crossing between two clouds: it jumps across the gap.
- A jagged channel below the clouds: it descends toward a lone tree.
Examples
- A bright flicker inside a storm cloud during a night storm.
- A distant flash seen between clouds without a strike below.
Key takeaways
- Most lightning flashes stay inside or between clouds.
- Only a small number of flashes reach the ground.
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