I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Lightning?

The video explores various forms of lightning, including forked, sheet, ribbon, and ball lightning. Forked lightning is the most common, appearing as a zigzag. Sheet lightning illuminates clouds, while ribbon lightning appears as multiple strikes blown by the wind. Ball lightning is rare and not fully understood by scientists.

What is the most common type of lightning mentioned in the text?

Describe what sheet lightning looks like.

What distinguishes ribbon lightning from other types?

Explain what ball lightning is and why it is considered rare.

How do scientists view the phenomenon of ball lightning?