The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...

Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...

A lightning strike on an oil tank caused a large fire west of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A fire official says the first crews at ...

Widespread thunderstorms moved through western Washington Wednesday night, with lightning illuminating the sky across the ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

If you’re not sure what to do in these conditions, that's understandable: This type of weather is very rare here.

Trees struck by lightning may not need to be removed, as the damage varies depending on the intensity of the strike. It's crucial to address immediate hazards like broken branches, but wait a few ...