I WONDER - What Happens When Lightning Strikes Wet Sand?

The video explains how fulgurite and sea glass are formed after a thunderstorm. Fulgurite is fossilized lightning, while sea glass is a unique type of glass shaped like an explosion of sand or a lightning strike. These are created when lightning hits wet sand, causing it to melt due to the intense heat.

Explain how lightning affects wet sand.

What role does heat play in the formation of fulgurite?