Phenomenon of lightning: nature, formation and types

About the authors:

DA Khafizov, UTMN, student
Yusupova Alena Alexandrovna, Tyumen State University, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Foreign Languages and Intercultural
professional communication of natural sciences, Senior teacher

Abstract:

Lightning is one of the most beautiful displays in nature. It is also one of the most deadly natural phenomena known to man. With bolt temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun and shockwaves beaming out in all directions, lightning is a lesson in physical science and humility. Beyond its powerful beauty, lightning presents science with one of its greatest local mysteries: How does it work? This article aims to outline the nature, formation and types of the lightning phenomenon.

References:

1. Wikipedia. //Электронный ресурс: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning
2. Severe weather, tornado, storm chasing pictures and online information source.
//Электронный ресурс: http://www.severewx.com