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NOVA scienceNOW: Lightning

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this NOVA scienceNOW segment:

How Lightning Works
Find out what scientists think may trigger the four million lightning flashes that occur on Earth each day. (Grades 9-12)

Lightning Varieties
View this slide show to learn about nine types of lighting, including red sprites, elves, and volcanic lightning. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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