Lightning is a type of static electricity that flows out of the ground into the atmosphere (most frequently) or into the ground from the atmosphere, restoring an imbalance of charge; the mechanism is not fully understood.
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“the current from a lightning strike really does just flow into the ground, or most frequently, out of the ground and into the atmosphere, restoring an imbalance of charge created by the movement of air or water… or something else. We really don't understand lightning that well.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:16:07 PM
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