Lightning
Lightning
Lightning Map, safety, statistics, science, frequently asked questions.
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Services and information
Lightning Map
Current lightning strikes in Canada.
Lightning safety
What you need to know to stay safe.
Science of lightning and thunder
How lightning and thunder work.
Lightning statistics
Seasonal data, regional data, cities, hot spots.
Lightning detection network
Monitoring lightning strikes.
Lightning and forest fires
Lightning and forest fires facts.
Learn more about lightning
Quiz, facts, fiction, elves, sprites, true stories.
Frequently asked questions about lightning
Safety, myths, rubber boots, phones, computers, calculating distance.
Overview
Lightning in Canada.