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Lightning
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9 Lightning Facts (that will shock you) ⚡
Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs typically during a thunderstorm. This discharge occurs between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between two clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.
Electrification
General considerations
Distribution and frequency
Necessary conditions
Flashes and strikes
Types
Effects
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