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Jul 12 2012

How Lightning Works

40 min 2 movies discussed
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You've seen lightning before, and maybe you're even afraid of it. You should be. The air is ripped apart and a sudden electrical discharge burning six times brighter than the sun connects with Earth. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the electrifying world of lightning, exploring the fascinating science behind one of nature's most spectacular and deadly phenomena. The hosts break down how lightning forms through cloud charge separation, explain why some people like park ranger Roy Sullivan can survive multiple strikes, and bust common myths about lightning rods and car safety. From step leaders to positive streamers to the explosive creation of thunder, they make the complex physics surprisingly accessible while sharing practical safety tips for staying alive during storms.


Movies Discussed

Raging Planet
Raging Planet
1997
★ 0.0
"Discovery had a show called Raging Planet — Josh referenced Discovery Channel's show that filmed lightning strikes in super slow motion for the first time." — Josh
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
1985
★ 7.6
"St. Olaf, they're like the fighting roses from Golden Girls — Chuck mentioned that St. Olaf College is where the character Rose from Golden Girls is from." — Chuck

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