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What causes lightning to strike?

20+ hour, 3+ min ago  (142+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - On average, lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year. Lightning is a major cause of storm-related deaths in the U.S. In Tennessee, there have been a total of 4 fatalities from lightning strikes within the last decade, with…...

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Here's what happens when lightning strikes

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (48+ words) Here's what happens when lightning strikes'WSMV Here's what happens when lightning strikes Lightning poses its greatest risk to people at surprising times First Alert Weather: Strong storms possible in the Midstate on Thursday First Alert Weather Plus Strong storms could…...