Lightning, Thunder and Lightning Conductors

"Lightning, Thunder and Lightning Conductors" by Gerald Molloy is a scientific exploration of electrical storms that explains the connection between lightning and electricity and how dangerous strikes can be prevented. The book starts by clarifying that lightning is a form of electricity, much like the kind harnessed in laboratories, only far more powerful. It then revisits the groundbreaking experiments that proved this connection, such as Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, detailing how scientists of the time were able to capture and study the electricity from thunderstorms. Additionally, the book explains how the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere occurs, teaching how opposing electric charges meet in a sudden, violent release of energy. With a focus on clarity and detail, the author builds a foundation for understanding atmospheric electricity and prepares the reader for discussions on how lightning conductors can protect buildings and people from the devastation of lightning strikes.