Lightning rods (and the accompanying protection system) are designed to protect a house or building from a direct lightning strike and, in particular, a lightning-initiated fire. Note that lightning ...

A massive bolt of lightning struck the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during heavy thunderstorms on Friday night. The strike occurred during rare and extreme weather affecting ...

It starts with a flash that slices through the sky. Moments later, thunder follows with a deafening rumble. You are told to stay indoors, unplug your phone, or avoid touching anything metallic. Some ...