Liiiiighhhhtniiiiiiiiingggggg!!!

An incredible, slow-motion lightning strike filmed at an estimated 5-10,000 frames per second.

Notice how the first tendrils reach the ground looking for a good discharge point and then – wham – 40,000+ amps at 10,000+ degrees travelling at about 27,000 miles per second!

Watch it here at Gizmodo.

And here’s everything you ever wanted to know about lightning with some great links for further exploration.