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What really happens when electricity hits the ground

When a power line falls or lightning strikes the ground, electricity appears to disappear into the earth. But engineers know that electricity never simply vanishes. In most cases, the current actually ...
A high-tension power line on McHenry Avenue was brought down by lightning on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 amidst the area’s recent storm. Modesto Fire Department A high-tension power line on McHenry Avenue ...
Environmental technology provider AEM compiled data on U.S. lightning strikes throughout 2025, summarized in a recently published report. If Texas doesn't strike you as a very en-lightning place, ...