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Weatherscapes: Lightning
This page contains an in-depth document on the formation of thunderstorms and lightning. You can link to photos of lightning.
Dan Satterfield
Dan's Wild Weather Page: Lightning
Learn facts and statistics about the weather phenomenon of lightning. This illustrated article also includes a lightning experiment and safety tips.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Thunder and Lightning
Lightning is the most spectacular element of a thunderstorm. Learn how lightning forms, and how lightning leads to thunder.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Thunderstorm Safety
Learn the safety guidelines for lighting and thunderstorms.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Light on Lightning! Danger!
Experience the acoustical shadow caused by a lightning bolt, and discover the dangers of a lightning storm.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Lightning
This activity will demonstrate the attraction of positive and negative charges and what happens when those opposite charges meet each other.
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Boatsafe.com: How to Be a Storm Spotter
How can you learn to be a storm spotter? This site highlights information on the different types of clouds found in the different types of weather. View the photos of the various clouds. Scroll down to a summary of the information you...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Boom Boom Thunder!!
The focus of this lesson is for students to determine why thunder makes the "Boom" sound. Through hands-on activities students will become familiar with the sound thunder makes.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Weather
One of the first things you probably do every morning is look out the window to see what the weather is like. Looking outside and listening to the day's forecast helps you decide what clothes you will wear and maybe even what you will do...