Increasing Lightning Strikes From Stronger Storms Could Cripple Airports And Airbases

Increasing Lightning Strikes From Stronger Storms Could Cripple Airports And Airbases

Photo: Brad Kathrins (iStock by Getty Images) While flying planes are hardened to withstand lightning strikes, airports are typically a cluster of free-standing structures on a flat, open plot of land. The ongoing increase in lightning strikes caused by climate change is a direct danger to facilities and people on the ground. The adage that … Read more

Watch What Happens When A Plane Gets Struck By Lightning

Watch What Happens When A Plane Gets Struck By Lightning

A man on the ground in California captured a once-in-a-lifetime video when he snagged a shot of a lightning bolt striking a plane in mid-air this week. A rare thunderstorm over San Jose provided the excitement. Is The New Toyota Land Crusier A Real Land Cruiser? | Jalopinions The guy, William Justo, was kind enough … Read more