Lightning: Fire from the Sky
Lightning has fascinated humankind since prehistoric man hid in caves when thunder pealed overhead. The complex physics of lightning strikes come to life - from the chain of events that precipitate them to their effects on the human body and property. Stories about those who pioneered lightning research and first person accounts of incidents involving this phenomenon will be told.
Various forms of lightning will be examined, as well as new developments in research, predicting strikes, and prevention.
Craig Smith, Ph.D. has been involved in the field of electrical energy his entire career, having designed, built, or conducted tests and research on nearly every type of electrical generating facility.
| Lightning: Fire from the Sky |
| Related Links |
| Megalightning Entirely new forms of lightning have been discovered, up to 1,000 times bigger than any previous bolt seen. While normal lightning fires down below clouds, these giant bolts shoot up 80km into space. |
| The Wonders of Electricity and Magnetism Professor Walter Lewin covered quite thoroughly the basic concepts between Electricity and Magnetism with many demonstrations. |