Electrical Discharge

Discover the science of red sprites lightning, high-altitude electrical discharges that fire upward from severe thunderstorms into the mesosphere.

Explore the scientific classification and physics of every major types of lightning, from standard ground strikes to rare high-altitude discharges.

Learn how does St. Elmo's fire form through corona discharge, plasma science, and the point discharge effect in stormy weather.

how does volcanic lightning form: Learn how volcanic lightning forms as erupting ash particles and ice crystals collide to create static charges.

Explore the science behind this rare plasma fireball. Learn how does ball lightning form through silicon vapor oxidation and electrical discharge.

Learn how does cloud-to-cloud lightning form via charge separation and electrical discharge within storm cells. Discover the atmospheric science to Learn.