Some say to truly understand lightning’s power, you need to know the science behind it. The flash may be brilliant. That’s because a bolt of lightning packs a 10,000-degree punch and strikes an area no bigger than the width of a thumb.
As the thunderstorms of a balmy summer gather, here are some resources to stay clear of lightning’s wrath.
NOAA’s Lightning Safety page
Types of Lightning
And, the odds of being struck by lightning? About 1 in 600,000.
