@stewbits22 16 August 2021 more from that month

The earth acts as a capacitor and absorbs solar energy. As the earth's magnetic field continues to weaken, the earth absorbs more and more energy. Like any capacitor it needs to discharge as well. In the attached video you will see some of the most beautiful and intense lightning sequences as the earth releases energy back into space. https://youtu.be/6-ge9pniBfM