Lightning can travel at a speed of about 360,000 kilometres/hour, making it one of the fastest natural phenomena.
The temperature of a lightning bolt can reach around 29,726 degrees Celsius, which is hotter than the surface of the sun.
Lightning doesn't always follow a straight path. It often exhibits branching patterns.
The sound of thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of the air surrounding a lightning bolt.
A typical lightning bolt can carry over one billion volts of electricity.
When lightning strikes sandy soil or certain minerals, it can create fulgurite—tube-like structures.
Above thunderstorms, colourful flashes known as sprites and elves can sometimes be observed. These are caused by the interaction of lightning-generated electromagnetic pulses with the Earth's atmosphere.