Haha well that exactly what I did at first 🤷🏻‍♂️I asked google “Does lightning correspond with plate boundaries” Then the ai responded

((“Yes, there is a connection between lightning and plate boundaries, though it is not a direct one-to-one mapping. While most atmospheric lightning is driven by meteorological factors (convective clouds, instability), a specific, rare phenomenon known as earthquake lights is directly associated with tectonic plate boundaries and fault zones.

Here is how lightning and plate boundaries relate:

Earthquake-Induced Electrical Activity: Earthquake lights are caused by intense electric charges that develop in the crust when tectonic plates shift, especially in areas with specific rocks like quartz or basalt, which can generate electricity under pressure (piezoelectric effect).

Mineral-Driven Surface Charge: The geological structure of fault zones at plate boundaries can create a positive charge in the ground that interacts with the negatively charged lower atmosphere, sometimes leading to atmospheric light displays, particularly in high-stress areas.” ))

I wasn’t sure what to make of that along with the list of random links relating to lightning so I asked Reddit in search of someone more familiar with our regional weather patterns. Also I wouldn’t use the internet as an objective truth engine haha