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Lightning strike

physical science Maturity 7-9

Lightning is a bright flash in the sky.

Rural nightime lightning strike.png
Rural nightime lightning strike.png
It can hit the ground. It can also hit a tall tower.
Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower - NOAA.jpg
Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower - NOAA.jpg
This can be dangerous for us. We must stay safe inside. Have you seen a flash in the sky?

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File:Rural nightime lightning strike.png
Rural nightime lightning strike.png
File:Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower - NOAA.jpg
Lightning striking the Eiffel Tower - NOAA.jpg
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20150506-LondonGardenMuseum-8.jpg
File:Lightning damage.jpg
Lightning damage.jpg
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Lightning struck tree 2.jpg
File:LightningStruckTreeTorontoIslands1991.jpg
LightningStruckTreeTorontoIslands1991.jpg
File:Zephyrometer Lightning Damage.JPG
Zephyrometer Lightning Damage.JPG
File:Pointed Lightning Rod.jpg
Pointed Lightning Rod.jpg
File:IStrike Lightning Siren in Noblesville, IN.jpg
IStrike Lightning Siren in Noblesville, IN.jpg
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Lightning warning system 1.jpg
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