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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
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
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
Beyond Data: Comprehensive Lightning Risk Assessment for Uninterruptible Data Center Operations
Data centers are the beating heart of the digital world. They house the critical infrastructure that powers cloud computing, stores vast amounts of information,
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 Risk Management for Solar Energy Infrastructure: An AI-Powered Revolution
Lightning strikes pose a significant and often underestimated threat to the burgeoning solar energy sector. These powerful natural phenomena act as covert saboteurs, challenging