The journey from a roaring sky to a shimmering glass tube underground is nothing short of magical, blending science, art, and the sheer unpredictability of nature. The Raw Power of a Lightning ...

What Are Fulgurites? The word—based on the Latin world for thunderbolt—refers to a hollow glass tube formed when lightning strikes soil, silica, sand or even rock. These amazing structures ...

"Lightning is always looking for the easiest path from cloud-to-ground," Zarrow said, adding, "On a wide open beach — with no trees, buildings, or structures around — a person can often be the ...

One Jersey Shore beach beckons sea glass hunters from all over. Bay Head Beach has earned a reputation as a must-visit for anyone dedicated to rounding up wave-weathered stones. Sea glass ...

Jensenius said he also couldn't find out the outcome of two men who were injured by lightning on Clearwater Beach in July. While one man was in stable condition shortly after the incident ...