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Any process that causes separation of positive and negative charges in the atmosphere can cause lightning. Lightning occurring during thunderstorms is thought to be the result of vertical motions causing charge separation. Ice particles typically will hold a positive charge in the upper part of the cloud, while liquid water will hold a negative charge in the lower part of a cumulonimbus cloud. When charge difference gets too great lightning results. This is an oversimplification as there are other more complex processes that occur with severe rotating thunderstorms. To top it of cloud to ground lightning can be either a positive stroke or a negative. Still some mysteries there. I'll stop here so as to not cause any friction.
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Can lightning strike while there's a rainbow?
yes it will strike
How hot can a lightning strike get?
The lightning strike can get up to 30,000 Celsius which is 6 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.
How often does cloud-to-ground lightning strike?
less than 10% of all lightning
Can lightning strike backwards?
Lightning does not strike backwards, from the ground to the sky. It only moves in one direction, from the sky to the ground.By striking backwards, do you mean can the Earth give off a lightning bolt to the clouds? No.
How do storm cloud s contribute to create a perfect situation for a lightinhg strike?
If they are charged oppositely from the ground below them, then they are likely to cause a lightning strike
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Do tornadoes strike more frequently than lightning?
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
Your tree was struck by lightning will it die?
That depends on the power of the strike, not all trees die after a lightning strike.
Where does the Lightning strike?
at trees
What can't lightning strike in the same place twice?
Lightning not only can strike the same place twice, it frequently does.
How hard does lightning strike?
As hard as lightning? What kind of question is that?
Can lightning strike while there's a rainbow?
yes it will strike
Is it possible for sheet lightning to strike a person?
No, it is not possible for sheet lightning to strike a person. Sheet lightning refers to the illumination of a widespread area of the sky due to a distant thunderstorm. It does not actually involve a physical discharge of lightning that can strike objects or people.
