Episode

(BONUS) Why does lightning happen?

Podcast: Kids Learning Lab - Science, History, and Technology for Kids and Family
Published: Aug 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 105
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In this third Kids Learning Lab bonus episode, we’ll learn why lightning happens and how electrical charges inside storm clouds create giant flashes of light. Bonus episodes come every 2 days and have a random fun fact to learn about. Attribution: https://go.kidslearninglab.com/attributions/why-does-lightning-happen