In Thunderstorms Where there is thunder, there is lightning. It is estimated that lightning hits the Earth 100 times each second.
Lightning is five times hotter than the sun.
A single bolt can reach 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit and contain 100 million volts. How Close You can do a rough calculation to determine how far away a thunderstorm is from you. When you see the flash, begin to count the seconds until you hear the thunder. Divide this number by 5. The number you get is the approximate distance of the lightning in miles.