CG lightning can occur with both positive and negative polarity. The polarity is that of the charge in the region that originated the lightning leaders. An average bolt of negative lightning carries an electric current of 30,000 amperes (30 kA), and transfers 15 coulombs of electric charge and 500 megajoules of energy.
Statewide, 19 wildfires greater than 1,000 acres in area are currently raging, according to the NIFC. The active fires have ravaged more than 630,000 acres, destroying approximately 200 homes and threatening another 12,000, according to Washington state officials.
California mudslides: Where and why they happen At least 21 people have died from the mudslides that swept over parts over Southern California in January â impacting the same area that was ravaged in December by the Thomas Fire, the stateâs largest wildfire on record that is 100% contained, the U.S. Forest Service announced.