LIghtening

Science Essay
During every minute of every day, roughly 1,800 thunderstorms are creating lightning somewhere on Earth. Though the chances of being struck by lightning are estimated at 1 in 700,000, these huge electrical sparks are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the USA each year with an average of 73 people killed; about 300 people usually are injured by lightning. At any moment, there are 1800 thunderstorms happening in the world. About 100 lightning bolts strike the earth every second. Lightning is one of the most fascinating parts of weather science. Although in recent years it has become predictable and safety cautions exist, back in the day lightning was something to be marveled at and people looked at them in wonderment.
Lightning is a very large electrical spark. This spark happens when electrons move suddenly from one place to another. In a normal situation, electrons would be too small to see. However, during a lightning flash, they move so fast that ...