Much like Lichtenberg figures appear across wood, the resulting shape mimics the path of the lightning bolt as it discharged into the ground. And yes, people make jewelry out of fulgurites.

One of the key findings in recent studies is the identification of Lichtenberg figures, which are distinctive skin markings that appear after a lightning strike. These figures are often described ...

Abstract: In 1777, one hundred and fifty-one years ago, Dr. George Christoph Lichtenberg, Professor of Physics in the University of Göttingen, observed that under certain conditions an electric ...

This badge, which is also known as the black badge, is reserved for people who are first to ... The triangle of acrylic itself is adorned with Lichtenberg Figures. This is a bolt of lightning ...

Abstract: This paper deals with new forms of Lichtenberg figures produced under the combined stress of dielectric and magnetic fields. The effects produced by the magnetic field may be used for ...

"I was bookkeeper-slash-driver-slash-anything," says Lichtenberg. "It was a lot of energy. People would come and ... and I knew I wanted to figure out how to get into these guys' lives, because ...