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Elevating Safety: What is Involved in a Lightning Risk Assessment per IEC 62305 Guidelines
Lightning, with its raw power and unpredictable nature, stands as one of Earth’s most formidable and destructive natural forces. It poses a significant threat,

Protecting Our Solar Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Lightning Risk Assessment for Solar Farms
The renewable energy revolution is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, but there’s a growing threat that could derail progress: lightning strikes. As climate change

AI-Powered Lightning Risk Management and Protection
This week, as the U.S. observes National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, it’s a crucial time to spotlight the often underestimated yet significant threat that

Lightning Unplugged: Shocking Facts, Myths Busted, and Safety Insights
Lightning Safety Awareness Week is an annual campaign dedicated to educating the public about the significant dangers of lightning and promoting vital safety measures.

Lightning Safety: A Human Imperative
In honor of Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 22-28th, 2025) Here at Skytree Scientific, we are often captivated by the cutting edge-the promise of

From Reactive to Proactive: Transforming Lightning Risk Management with Advanced Intelligence
For decades, managing the ubiquitous threat of lightning has been a complex, often reactive endeavor for lightning risk management professionals. The escalating frequency and

The Unseen Danger: Why Transparent Lightning Risk Management is Crucial for Public Safety – A Wake-Up Call from Angkor Wat
The ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a jewel in Cambodia’s crown, witnessed a tragic event on a recent

Navigating Lightning Protection Standards: Your Complete Guide to Safety and Compliance
Lightning strikes may seem like rare occurrences, but they pose significant risks to structures, systems, and human safety. Understanding and implementing proper lightning protection

The ROI of Proactive Protection: Justifying Investment in AI-Powered Lightning Risk Assessments for Infrastructure
Having dedicated three decades to the intricate world of lightning science and protection, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving nature of lightning threats and the

Skytree Scientific Heads to ITC Vegas in October
Mark your calendars! The Skytree Scientific team is thrilled to announce our participation in InsureTech Connect (ITC) Vegas, the world’s largest gathering of insurance

Arctic Lightning: A Climate Signal and Its Implications for Risk Assessment
In August 2019, something extraordinary happened near the top of our world. The World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) detected lightning strikes remarkably close

Quantifying the Unseen Threat: Using Data-Driven Insights to Mitigate Lightning Risks in Complex Projects
For project managers overseeing complex infrastructure, industrial facilities, or large-scale developments, lightning represents a significant, yet often unpredictable, threat. A single strike can trigger