Researchers can create plasma channels and lightning like arcs by applying intense electric fields, allowing controlled study of ionization, conductivity, energy transfer, and atmospheric physics. These experiments do not create natural storms but replicate key electrical processes for scientific investigation and technological development and future engineering applications. Source: Rakov, Vladimir A., and Martin A. Uman. Lightning: Physics and Effects. Cambridge University Press, 2003. Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #science #lightning #plasma #physics