How thick is a lightning bolt?

Lightning bolts are extremely thin. They are roughly two to three centimeters (three-quarters of an inch to slightly more than an inch) broad, according to the Met Office of the United Kingdom. Lightning bolts are typically two to three miles long, despite being roughly the width of a thumb.

What you see when you look at a lightning bolt is how brilliant it is. That's why, despite their thinness, lightning bolts may be seen from a long distance. Even though they appear to be cool, lightning is deadly, and it is critical to keep safe during a storm. Lightning is extremely deadly, but severe storms may also bring tremendous winds and heavy rain.

Lightning bolts are still potent, no matter how thin they are, and it's better to remain out of their path. According to the Met Office, they may reach temperatures of more than 54,032 degrees Fahrenheit, which is five times hotter than the sun. And, at 270,000 mph, you won't have much time to get out of the path before one crashes to the earth.