St. Elmo's fire is not a form of lightning; it's essentially a continuous electric spark known as a corona discharge, like the glow of a neon sign. The friction that builds up in storm clouds ...

When a high voltage is applied to two wires, a corona discharge occurs from the thinner wire to the thicker wire. This corona discharge creates an air current called 'ion wind'. If you prepare an ...

The "corona discharge" skims harmlessly over airplanes, trees, and tall buildings. A controlled field could protect airplanes from much more destructive lightning strikes. You love badass planes.