Superscience

Season 3 Episode 6: Lightning Strike Investigated

In over 200 years of study, scientists are still unsure of what stimulates a lightning strike. One current theory suggests that cosmic rays could be the trigger. The odd phenomenon of ball lightning is examined, as well as recently discovered sprites that emanate upward from clouds and into the middle atmosphere.

Genre:

Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons:

8

Episodes:

129

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2004

Rating:

7.7