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Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail

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It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A distant thunderstorm, alive with lightning, is making itself known. Lightning flashes in thunderstorms at least 60 times per second somewhere around the planet, sometimes even near the North Pole. Each giant spark of electricity travels through the atmosphere at 200,000 miles per hour. It is hotter than the surface of the sun and delivers thousands of times more electricity than the power...... Read Full article on HadNews

expert shares 5 ways Africa’s coastal residents predict floods

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In the Lapai Gwari community of Niger state, north central Nigeria, elders predict the weather by observing a large stone in the Chachanga River. The LapanGwagwan stone serves as a tool to determine the frequency of flooding and gauge the severity of rainfall. When the colour of the stone changes to brown, it signifies an imminent heavy downpour, while a grey colour indicates either light or moderate rainfall. This traditional knowledge helps the community to prepare for potential flooding. This is just one example of the indigenous knowledge established in the literature as important in mitigating the effects of climate change. Th...... Read Full article on HadNews