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== == It is actually both. Here are details from from NSSL http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/faq/faq_ltg.php
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∙ 12y agoLightning is the massive discharge of static energy that is built up in the clouds.
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Why does lighting strike antennas?
Lightning will always have a tendency to strike: 1) The highest object around, and 2) The easiest path to ground. A high, metal antenna is a perfect path for lightning.
How far from heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from a thunderstorm, though such instances are rare.
What direction does lightning strike?
Lightning strikes from the sky when a channel of charged ions reaches down from the sky to connect with a channel of the opposite charge that is reaching up. This causes a flash of light called a step leader when electricity travels between the charges.
Is cloud and ground charge after and during a lightning strike static electricity?
Before and after - yes, but not during.
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
Why is lighting strike so close to the ground here?
because (fork lightning in particular) lightning starts on the ground!
How often does cloud-to-ground lightning strike?
less than 10% of all lightning
Lightning rods work based upon the fact that?
lightning will strike the highest point above ground
Does lightning travel from the sky to the ground or the ground to the sky?
What causes lighting??????? What causes lighting???????
What is the transfer of electrons from a cloud to the ground during a lightning strike?
what is this called when transfer of electrons from a cloud to the ground
What is the difference between pos and neg lightning strike?
Positive is from cloud to ground. Negative is from ground to cloud.
Is it true that lightning strike only twice?
Nope - lightning can strike the same place multiple times if the object presents enough ionic attraction to ground the charge.
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.
If lightning strikes a lake or river does it strike the ground below the water?
yes it can:)
Does lightning strike up high?
yes
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.
Why does lighting strike antennas?
Lightning will always have a tendency to strike: 1) The highest object around, and 2) The easiest path to ground. A high, metal antenna is a perfect path for lightning.
