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StarTalk | An Expert Corrects Neil on His Explanation of Lightning

How does lightning actually work? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice get corrected on how lightning works after having gotten it wrong with lightning expert Amir Rizk. Learn about the anatomy of a lightning strike, what not to do during a lightning storm, and more.

00:00 - Introduction: Neil Getting Lightning Wrong

02:09 - Neil’s Incorrect Explanation

03:36 - Grounding Charges

04:48 - When Lightning Comes from the Ground

06:16 - What Happens in the Clouds

09:48 - Lightning Hitting The Tallest Object

12:23 - Anatomy of a Lightning Strike

16:44 - Closing

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