Jeannine in the field (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Jeannine Richards, alongside other lightning scientists and tropical field biologists, looked into the effects of lightning strikes on the Panama Canal forests. Credit Jeannine Richards Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-NC-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.