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A typical lightning strike can carry anywhere from 10,000 to 200,000 amperes (amps) of current, with average values around 30,000 amps. The exact amount can vary based on the specific conditions of the strike. Lightning also discharges energy in a very short time frame, lasting only a few microseconds. This immense current is what causes the intense heat and shock waves associated with lightning.

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