The Ten Most Incredible Lightning Photographs

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox

Published February 5, 2013

Updated February 1, 2024

Lightning Engulfs The Chaitén Volcano Of Chile

Incredible Lightning Chaiten Volcano Photograph

This extraordinary image shows the sheer force of nature as the kinetic energy and friction of exploding ash turns into a crackling and beautiful lightning storm.

An Incredible Lightning Storm Over The Grand Canyon

Source: Birdie Guy

Crackling over the ancient waterways in Arizona, this lightning storm adds further drama to the already magnificent Grand Canyon.

When Lightning Struck The Eiffel Tower

Source: Buzzfeed

Standing high above Paris, this striking image was captured by an amateur photographer, showing the beauty that comes when nature meets a man-made structure of iron lattice.

A Magnificent Lightning Storm In The Desert

Source: Sierra Trading Post

The sparse and barren landscape of the American desert is lit up at night by the electric blue of a dramatic lightning storm.

A Lightning Strike Captured On The Statue of Liberty

Source: Urban Times

Standing in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty’s up-stretched arm of copper and iron makes her a perfect conductor for lightning.

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.