HOW LIGHTNING WORKS - Weird World of Lightning

How does lightning form? Does it strike up or down? Over the decades I’ve seen lightning do some freaky stuff. In this visually stunning video we’re going to explore and explain the weird world of lightning.
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BIRTH OF LIGHTNING in THUNDERSTORMS
Thunderstorms have the ability to separate pools of positive and negative charges in and around them, thus creating powerful electric fields. Lightning is born between two oppositely charged regions as a network of electrically conductive channels called leaders materialize and begin to tunnel a path through the poor conductive air in between. Think of leaders as a sort of jumper cable. The leaders branch out in two directions, each with opposite polarities toward both regions in an attempt to neutralize the charge separation.
CLOUD FLASHES or INTRACLOUD LIGHTNING
Most lightning flashes occur within the storm and are called cloud flashes or intracloud lightning.
GROUND FLASH or Cloud-To-Ground Lightning
When one end of the bidirectional leader network connects to the ground or object on the ground we call it a ground flash, or cloud-to-ground lightning. CG for short.
WHEN STEP LEADERS & UPWARD LEADERS MEET
In the most common CGs, a negatively charged step leader approaches the ground. The electric field between the step leader and the ground strengthens to the point that an oppositely charged positive leader (aka upward streamer) begins reaching up bridging the gap between the two. More than one upward leader may initiate and attempt to connect with the downward leader, however, the first to reach a downward propagating step leader will suddenly complete a channel path through the resisting air for the flow of powerful electrical current between the Earth and cloud. Electrons then RAPIDLY accelerate down the channel causing extreme heating and the brightest flash of the event. This is the return stroke of negative CGs. In rare photographs, you can see failed upward connecting leaders that didn’t reach, the downward leader first, and thus terminating into the air.
WHAT CAUSES THUNDER?
the air around lightning becomes So hot that it explodes as a supersonic shock wave that transitions to an acoustic wave within a few meters. This rapid expansion of air molecules creates sound waves that radiate outward about 1 mile every 5 seconds. The sound we hear is thunder.
WHY DOES LIGHTNING FLICKER?
Often after a negative CG return stroke, multiple other return strokes follow causing the main channel to flicker. This is called a multistroke CG flash.This repetitive nature is caused by recoil leaders forming on the upper end of the lightning channel in the cloud which is positive polarity.
COMMON POSITIVE FLASHES
The return stroke of typical positive CGs rarely flicker. Many occur between a positive pool higher in the thunderstorm, and the ground. Because of the greater distance the leaders have to blaze through the resisting air, the return stoke of these positive CGs is often much hotter, brighter and longer in duration. The peak charge in Positive CGs can be 10 times more powerful than a typical negative CG and thus considerably more dangerous. These are generally the most powerful CGs, reaching temperatures up to 30,000 Celsius. That’s roughly 5 times hotter than the surface of our Sun. Positive CGs only account for about 5-10% of all ground flashes worldwide, But In tornado Alley, they are an atypically common sight. I tend to see them just downstream of strong storm updrafts.
BOLT FROM THE BLUE
Sometimes a bolt of lightning can leap miles away from a storm jolting earthlings with surprise.
We call this a Bolt from The Blue. Outdated paradigms suggested these clear air channels leaping out the back of storms were positive in polarity. But the latest research using lightning mapping and high speed cameras have shown most of these startling zaps are indeed negative.
If you capture a Bolt from the Blue and it has a lot of branching, chances are it was a negative CG instead of a positive.
WHAT IS UPWARD LIGHTNING?
Sometimes storms can grow upscale into massive complexes stretching across states. These systems can have horizontally layered charge regions that serve as the conduit for lightning to travel over a 100 kilometers. They transfer HUGE amounts of charge, and cause abrupt changes in the electric field, which can trigger another flash in a sort of domino effect. Upward lightning travels UP from tall objects on the ground into the storm.This is ALSO called Ground-to-cloud lightning. Almost all upward moving flashes are triggered by a nearby lightning flash, either when leader activity or a return stroke occurs close enough to the tall object causing an abrupt change in the electric field. .
This video was possible thanks to lightning scientist Tom Warner’s research. For more in-depth information visit his website ZTresearch.com

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Had lots of help from my lightning gurus Tom Warner and Mike Oneill. Cheers Turbo!

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I have been struck twice on the ground and a few times in the air. I was towing a aircraft into it's hanger just as a large storm was approaching. The lightning hit the tail, through the plane, the tow bar and into the tug. Later you could see where a bolt hit the blacktop, went into the rebar, ran across the ramp about 50 ft and then blew out a chunk about 3 inches wide when it left.

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Great work! This was by far one of the most interesting videos I’ve watched on KZbin! Definitely going to keep an eye out for various styles of negative/positive CG. Though down here in Perth, Australia, we get about 7 major lightning heavy thunderstorms per year. Fingers crossed!

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This reminded me of how behind I am on studying lightning - I'm usually so focused on tornadoes. Lightning can be pretty under-appreciated, both in aesthetics, and in the danger they pose.

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Yesssss I’ve missed your content! I’ve watched so many of your videos and learned a plethora of facts that are really fun to share. Thank you sir.

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the amount of lightning that is happening here is phenomenal, this place hasn’t had this much in years.

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Clear, concise, extremely informative and delivered with a buttery, smooth voice.

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Literally cant wait til tornado season comes into full effect. Love your videos ❣

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I have been 15 years on this plattform and love educational videos, and this is the best most well laid out video on HOW LIGHTNING WORKS that has ever been published on the net.

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Awesome video man, I just learned a lot about the different strikes watching your video. Thanks for making it!

[@Camanthalynn1]

Yay! Hank is here. Thank you for the informative video. Yes, I waited till it was over to comment. “A bolt of the blue” was fascinating! Pos/Neg was super educational. As we head into storm season whilst homeschooling, this is definitely a lesson in Science. Thank you, Hank. Sending love, healthy health and best wishes to you and the Mrs. xoxo

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I love ground-up lightening. Fascinating.

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Clicked on this ASAP, thanks for another mesmerizing video Pecos!

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Hank, there are two wonderful videos I have watched, and shared with others. First one was when the snake drank water out of the cup, it is #1 for me. Second is the lightning video, I have to say you have a great sense of photography as well your editing.

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What a strange fate it is that we can find a bit of our humanity in something as capricious as a westerly wind. I love this channel, Hank! I, and many others hope to see more of your work this 2020 tornado season! May see you out there someday!

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Taking a deep dive into your channel is by far the best thing I've done during the quarantine. I forgot about all of the craziness happening and felt like I was there with you on all of the vacations and storm chases you've showed us here. You're work is always incredible, but it's especially meaningful at the present time. Thanks for providing some joy Hank, I'm sure I'm not alone here.

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The legend himself is back! Stay safe out there, Frank, and stay safe inside to everyone else.

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Sometimes I'll come along a video on this website that's so good that it forces me reevaluate every other piece of content I've seen on KZbin. This is one of those videos. Great job!

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Amazing video pal! I wanted to learn basics of lightning for my project. I got the basic idea in first 3mins of your video. Yet couldn't stop knowing more. Amazing!

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Finally! I've been waiting for this!! How's the storm season looking so far Hank?

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Ask me again in a week. Cheers Vincent.

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I enjoy your videos especially because of your voice, it's comforting.

[@maddiegrace1589]

Sooo...... actually probably the happiest person to have Hank here because I absolutely love weather, and he’s taught me a lot and is helping me along the way! I know I’m too young to decide......but I really want to be a meteorologist and this is really cool to see! Thanks so much Hank!

[@laurengarner7911]

Thank you for all of this. I was hoping you'd still have video content during this quarantine and im more than impressed

[@mapesdhs597]

Just wanted to say thankyou for all your wonderful videos. If there's ever some day a grand banquet for the best youtubers, you should definitely be there. 8)

[@eviehatesyou6896]

So happy ur back Hank! Keep up the great work!

[@starlenenava6049]

Thank you so much for this Fantastic video! We had a "rogue" thunderstorm early this morning (Northern CA., East Bay Hills) it was so loud. This was a great refresher 10 minute course! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@PassTheSnails]

Pecos, thank you so much for the great explanation on how lightning works. This is the sort of educational content I should be paying for, and you just took the time of day to offer that to me for free at home. Awesome!

[@manifestgtr]

Whaaaaaaat? That “bolt from the blue” usually being negatively charged is totally new info for me. I was under the impression they were ALWAYS positive. The ones I’ve experienced have usually had that percussive “crack” normally associated with positive lightning, to boot. Maybe that’s a myth as well?

[@moonguppie]

Hank I discovered your channel about a year ago and I am hooked. I've always been excited and curious about thunderstorms and tornadoes, but you present the information in clearly and without over-simplification and missing details. It feels like we in the passenger seat for your adventures and it's a comfortable format. Keep it up and stay healthy.

[@Sk1inn3d]

im always on the look out for well explained lightning videos like this and they usually suck but this one was actually easy to understand

[@kavemanx420x]

This is a super well done video. Just found your channel,been loving it. Keep up the amazing content.

[@katherinepelepchan210]

Just showed this video to my five year old and she says “hey! Lightning isn’t so scary! It’s pretty!” Thanks Hank!!

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

Cringe. This is going on reddit lol. 5 year olds don't talk like that. Stereotype facebook mom

[@kuiper921]

@@slizzardshroomer9666 They can talk better than you think, it isn’t weird for a kid to say something as simple as that

[@upshift_actual]

@@slizzardshroomer9666 umm wut

[@zeffmalchazeen3429]

I was never afraid of thunder and lightning as a kid, I find it beautiful. As an adult, I still feel the same with caution though because, sudden thunderstorms can damage appliances

[@TheyCallMeRabbit98]

@@slizzardshroomer9666 your parents didn’t show you how cool lightning can be when you were 5, and it shows.

[@neocharybdis4758]

New Hank vid LETS GO!

[@atomicdmt8763]

outstanding! THIS is what i/we needed to see. Always a fun game to see the face/hair after listening to the voice for a duration. Excellent video.

[@robertchilds9809]

First time watching one of your videos... Awesome job simplifying a complex subject!

[@thwack100]

bringing something to smile about while in quarentine!

[@Stalkie1986]

Ah, there's my Storm Deprivation Syndrome again, making the quarantine so much easier.

[@lizzyriggins4595]

My 9 yr old daughter and I liked this video so much we shared it with her teacher to show in class. So amazingly well explained and interactive too. Love it!!!

[@larsw8601]

Thanks Hank. Your professor would be proud. This video should be instant teaching aid.

[@Thefrizz02]

This guy has got to one of the best storm chasers ive ever watched he is so knowledgable and kind as well keep up the brilliant work hank!!!!!