Lightning

A bolt of lightning can be pretty. It can be scary. It can cause fires. It can also help plants to grow.

Lightning is a big charge of electricity. It shoots down from storm clouds. There are thousands of lightning strikes every day.

These strikes are strong enough to hurt people and destroy things. Lightning can set grass and houses on fire, too.

Plants need nitrogen to grow. Lightning puts nitrogen into the dirt. This helps to keep plants healthy. In a storm, it is best to stay inside and away from windows and water. Lightning can also strike through the phone. So stay off the phone and stay safely indoors.