Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Lightning has long been a fascinating and powerful force of nature, captivating the imagination of humans for centuries.

Lightning strikes in Odisha have resulted in 1,418 deaths over the last five years. The state government is tackling the crisis with initiatives like planting palm trees to save lives. The district of ...

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and a lightning strike.” The Vryheid Herald contacted Amafa, who in turn acknowledged the enquiry but unfortunately did not respond in time before going to print. The memorial site represents ...

New data collected by the U.S. Forest Service and Northern Arizona University shows that people are the cause of nearly twice as many forest fires than lightning strikes a year on average, Evans said.

Michigan's spring severe weather season is just starting. Here's what you should know about weather alerts and meanings.

In the past decade, a growing lineup of global airlines and MROs have been testing and incorporating drones into maintenance ...

A below-average snowpack in many parts of Western Canada could translate into another active wildfire season. The Weather Network's Connor O'Donovan reports.

Baseball has been undergoing some pretty dramatic changes. The sport may still be timeless in a sense, but it is now timed.