True or false? A lightning bolt is negatively charged.

True! A lightning bolt is typically a discharge of electricity that occurs between a negatively charged cloud and the positively charged ground. The dramatic flashes we see during a storm are nature’s way of balancing these electric charges. Isn’t it fascinating how something so powerful comes from the invisible dance of electrons? While lightning is mostly negatively charged, there are instances where a positive lightning bolt can occur. These are less common but significantly more powerful, comprising up to 20% of all lightning strikes! So, while the norm is negatively charged, there’s a spark of truth that surprises even the experts!