In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
25
Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
101
The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
185
Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
112
The winter of 1912 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze over.
35
Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
266
There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
102