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How are lightning occur in nature

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Dear student, Lightning is produced in thunderclouds which carry electric charges. The lower portion of the clouds carries negative charges and upper portions carry positive charge. When the charges accumulate, the electric field strength overpowers the air’s insulating property, resulting in an electrical discharge (a flash of lightning). Water droplets present in the air adds to the conductive property of air. Regards

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