Ball lightning appears as a glowing sphere during thunderstorms and can pass through solid objects before dissipating.

Volcanic lightning is caused by static electricity from ash particles colliding during eruption.

Lightning strikes Earth about 100 times per second — producing 44 billion bolts per year.

The lotus plant is known for self-cleaning leaves — water rolls off in droplets, taking dirt with it (the lotus effect).

The Tokyo Skytree is one of the tallest towers globally.

Lightning can heat air hotter than the surface of the Sun.

Tsunamis travel at the speed of a jet plane in the open ocean — up to 800 km/h.

You are more likely to be struck by lightning than win many major lottery jackpots.

Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.