The lightning capital of the United States

How hot can a lightning bolt heat the surrounding air, measured in Fahrenheit?

Which part of a lightning strike sounds the most scientifically mind-blowing to you?

What part of a storm cloud typically carries a strong negative electrical charge?

What physical process inside a storm cloud causes the separation of electrical charges?

Which part of a lightning strike is the brilliant, visible flash that we actually see?

What is the name of the invisible, downward-moving stream of electrons that initiates a lightning strike?

Approximately what percentage of global lightning is in-cloud lightning that never touches the ground?

What upward-reaching electrical charge from the ground meets the downward step leader to complete the lightning circuit?

How fast does the initial step leader travel as it moves down from the cloud?