How does lightning actually work? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice get corrected on how lightning works after having gotten it wrong with lightning expert Amir Rizk. Learn about the anatomy of a lightning strike, what not to do during a lightning storm, and more.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Neil Getting Lightning Wrong
02:09 – Neil’s Incorrect Explanation
03:36 – Grounding Charges
04:48 – When Lightning Comes from the Ground
06:16 – What Happens in the Clouds
09:48 – Lightning Hitting The Tallest Object
12:23 – Anatomy of a Lightning Strike
16:44 – Closing
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