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[[Image:Lightning.jpg|thumb|Lightning among storm [[cloud]]s.]] |
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'''Lightning''' is an [[electricity|electrical]] phenomena that is seen on several [[planet]]s, including [[Earth]]. It is associated with [[thunderstorm]]s and other phenomena, such as a [[volcano|volcanic eruptions]]. |
'''Lightning''' is an [[electricity|electrical]] phenomena that is seen on several [[planet]]s, including [[Earth]]. It is associated with [[thunderstorm]]s and other phenomena, such as a [[volcano|volcanic eruptions]]. |
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[[Lieutenant]] [[Kaplan (Lieutenant)|Kaplan]] was killed by a lightning bolt, produced by [[Vaal]], during a mission to [[Gamma Trianguli VI]] in [[2267]]. [[Spock]] was later hit by a lightning bolt while he and [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] approached Vaal. The bolt, which hit Spock in the back, knocked him to the ground, and resulted in a [[second-degree burn]]s. ({{TOS|The Apple}}) |
[[Lieutenant]] [[Kaplan (Lieutenant)|Kaplan]] was killed by a lightning bolt, produced by [[Vaal]], during a mission to [[Gamma Trianguli VI]] in [[2267]]. [[Spock]] was later hit by a lightning bolt while he and [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] approached Vaal. The bolt, which hit Spock in the back, knocked him to the ground, and resulted in a [[second-degree burn]]s. ({{TOS|The Apple}}) |
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| + | In [[2267]], a lightning storm was witnessed during a visit of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} to the [[Halkan homeworld]]. The lightning storm was caused by an approaching [[ion storm]], which led to a transporter malfunction, and switching several ''Enterprise'' crewman with their [[mirror universe]] counterparts. ({{TOS|Mirror, Mirror}}) |
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| + | The [[Greek god]]s had the ability to control lightning. In [[2267]], this power was demonstrated by [[Apollo]], after he was discovered on the planet [[Pollux IV]] by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{TOS|Who Mourns for Adonais?}}) |
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| + | In [[2287]], a being claiming to be [[God]] on the planet deemed to be [[Sha Ka Ree]] in the [[galactic core]] used lightning in an attempt strike [[James Kirk]] and his compatriots after they refused to yield their starship, the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A)|''Enterprise''-A]]. (''[[Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]'') |
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| + | In the early [[24th century]], a six year old [[Katherine Janeway]] witnessed a bolt of lightning split an oak tree in her grandfather's yard; one she had climbed in just a few hours before. She would later state that no encounter with an [[anomaly]] could elicit more fear in her than that storm. ({{VOY|Shattered}}) |
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| + | In [[2364]], the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]] (and several [[Ferengi]] encountered a lightning storm on a [[planet]] in the [[Delphi Ardu system]]. ({{TNG|The Last Outpost}}) |
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The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]] encountered lightning-like bolts in a [[nebula]] while hiding from a [[Borg cube]]. ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds}}) |
The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]] encountered lightning-like bolts in a [[nebula]] while hiding from a [[Borg cube]]. ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds}}) |
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In [[2370]], [[Quark]] visited [[Vaatrik Pallra]] on Bajor during a storm with lightning. ({{DS9|Necessary Evil}}) |
In [[2370]], [[Quark]] visited [[Vaatrik Pallra]] on Bajor during a storm with lightning. ({{DS9|Necessary Evil}}) |
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| + | Later that year, the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]] simulated a lightning storm on the holodeck while covertly transporting a group of [[Boraalan]]s to a new planet after their homeworld, [[Boraal II]], became uninhabitable. ({{TNG|Homeward}}) |
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In [[2373]], after [[Risa]]s [[weather modification network]] was shut down, several lightning storms occurred with thunder and rain. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}) |
In [[2373]], after [[Risa]]s [[weather modification network]] was shut down, several lightning storms occurred with thunder and rain. ({{DS9|Let He Who Is Without Sin...}}) |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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* [[Lightning rod]] |
* [[Lightning rod]] |
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| + | * [[Lightning shield]] |
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| + | * [[Taos Lightning]] |
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| + | * [[Storm]] |
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| + | * [[Thunderstorm]] |
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| + | === External link === |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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[[Category:Geoscience]] |
[[Category:Geoscience]] |
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Revision as of 00:03, 28 April 2008
Lightning among storm clouds.
Lightning is an electrical phenomena that is seen on several planets, including Earth. It is associated with thunderstorms and other phenomena, such as a volcanic eruptions.
On Vulcan, a sand fire emits lightning-like bolts of electricity. Arev was killed by a lightning discharge from a sand fire in 2154. (ENT: "The Forge")
Lieutenant Kaplan was killed by a lightning bolt, produced by Vaal, during a mission to Gamma Trianguli VI in 2267. Spock was later hit by a lightning bolt while he and Kirk approached Vaal. The bolt, which hit Spock in the back, knocked him to the ground, and resulted in a second-degree burns. (TOS: "The Apple")
In 2267, a lightning storm was witnessed during a visit of the USS Enterprise to the Halkan homeworld. The lightning storm was caused by an approaching ion storm, which led to a transporter malfunction, and switching several Enterprise crewman with their mirror universe counterparts. (TOS: "Mirror, Mirror")
The Greek gods had the ability to control lightning. In 2267, this power was demonstrated by Apollo, after he was discovered on the planet Pollux IV by the USS Enterprise. (TOS: "Who Mourns for Adonais?")
In 2287, a being claiming to be God on the planet deemed to be Sha Ka Ree in the galactic core used lightning in an attempt strike James Kirk and his compatriots after they refused to yield their starship, the Enterprise-A. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
In the early 24th century, a six year old Katherine Janeway witnessed a bolt of lightning split an oak tree in her grandfather's yard; one she had climbed in just a few hours before. She would later state that no encounter with an anomaly could elicit more fear in her than that storm. (VOY: "Shattered")
In 2364, the Enterprise-D (and several Ferengi encountered a lightning storm on a planet in the Delphi Ardu system. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")
The Enterprise-D encountered lightning-like bolts in a nebula while hiding from a Borg cube. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds")
Geordi La Forge and a Romulan soldier encountered what could be described as lightning on an alien planet. (TNG: "The Enemy")
During the appearance of the Dal'Rok in the Sirah's village on Bajor, lightning would be emitted from it, some striking the ground. (DS9: "The Storyteller")
In 2370, Quark visited Vaatrik Pallra on Bajor during a storm with lightning. (DS9: "Necessary Evil")
Later that year, the crew of the Enterprise-D simulated a lightning storm on the holodeck while covertly transporting a group of Boraalans to a new planet after their homeworld, Boraal II, became uninhabitable. (TNG: "Homeward")
In 2373, after Risas weather modification network was shut down, several lightning storms occurred with thunder and rain. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")