When rain arrives and thunder follows, every instinct says run to the nearest tree. Physics says the opposite, and the reason involves side flashes, step voltage, exploding sap, and a return stroke ...

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A lightning strike caused an explosive scene in an Aurora neighborhood Sunday night, sending shards of wood flying and damaging nearby homes, according to residents and video ...

Lightning struck a massive redwood tree in a Santa Rosa neighborhood early Friday morning. Cleanup continues as the tree practically exploded scattering debris and causing damage. A church had to be ...