Arctic Lightning Is Increasing: Risk Implications in 2026
Two major lightning networks track strikes above the Arctic Circle. One shows a dramatic fivefold increase over the past decade; the other shows minimal
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Lightning Risk in the Digital Era
From Advanced Lightning Data to Automated IEC Compliance Florent Giraudet (Metarresters) | Kelly Buza + Jim Grasty (Skytree Scientific®) March 2026 Introduction: Why Lightning Data
Annual Insight Report: Lightning Activity & Climate Risk
At Skytree, we don’t just build weather-informed software. We translate data into strategic clarity for infrastructure resilience. This year’s Lightning Trends Report combines cutting-edge observations from
Beyond the Headlines: The Data Point Infrastructure Managers Can’t Ignore
While the headlines regarding the new “Lightning Capital” are certainly attention-grabbing; as we discussed previously – we found a far more significant data point
Dethroned: Oklahoma Takes the Lightning Crown
For the first time in four years, a Florida city is no longer the lightning capital of the United States. While Florida’s “Four Corners”
Auckland’s 750-Strike Storm: The Critical Role of Lightning Risk Assessment
When over 750 lightning strikes hammered Auckland, New Zealand in just two hours last week, it wasn’t just a spectacular weather event, it was
Beyond the Horizon: Why Precise Lightning Intelligence is the Next Frontier in Early Warning Systems & Lightning Risk Management
Introduction: The Power of Foresight The recent news, highlighted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), detailing how Barbados successfully utilized
Understanding Lightning Phenomenon: Fundamentals and Impact
Revisiting the Fundamentals of Lightning Lightning phenomenon is a natural electrostatic discharge that occurs between two electrically charged regions in the atmosphere. These lightning
Lightning and Climate Change: A Storm is Brewing
The rumble of thunder and the flash of lightning have always evoked a sense of awe and trepidation. This electrifying spectacle, a primal force
The Great Buy In: A Global Call to Action on Climate Change
The challenges facing our planet, particularly the urgent threat of climate change, demand a collective response that transcends individual disciplines and organizations.