Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...

The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...

New research suggests that Dipteryx oleifera trees, after being struck by lightning, are 14 times more likely to produce ...

Lightning can injure a tree in many ways but it doesn't have to mean the end. Here's what you should look for and some tips ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Trees struck by lightning may not need to be removed, as the damage varies depending on the intensity of the strike. It's crucial to address immediate hazards like broken branches, but wait a few ...

Wherever you live, trees bear a lot of the damage from lightning strikes but just because your tree is struck does not mean it needs to be removed. To determine the extent of damage to a tree from ...