However, there are some reactions that are unique to astraphobia. Many people who have astraphobia will look for extra shelter from the storm. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also often used to treat astraphobia. A typical sign that someone has astraphobia is a very heightened interest in weather forecasts. The science of lightning is called "fulminology", and the fear of lightning is called "astraphobia". In 2007 scientists found astraphobia is the third most prevalent phobia in the US. Like astraphobia, lilapsophobia is a common fear for children, although less common. In very extreme cases, astraphobia can lead to agoraphobia, the fear of leaving the home.