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The impacts of wildfire on weather are, unsurprisingly, very complex. This is due both to the number of variables involved (fire size, fire intensity, terrain, background weather conditions, etc.) and to the interactive nature of the fire-weather relationship - at any given moment the weather is changing the fire while the fire is changing the weather. At its most simplistic, we can say that a large, hot fire can generally be expected to heat air near the ground surface, causing it to rise. This creates a convection column of rising air, which may in some instances carry smoke and embers thousands of feet up into the atmosphere (convection columns can exceed 25,000 feet in height). Surface air rushing in to replace the air that is rising creates strong indrafts - local winds that in turn may intensify and spread the fire. This positive feedback between fire, convection, and winds explains why large wildfires are often said to "create their own weather." One of the byproducts of combustion is water vapor. As the convection column rises and (slightly) cools that vapor may condense, releasing latent heat into the column and thereby reinforcing the convection. This is similar to what happens in a convective thunderstorm, and indeed lightning, rain and downbursts are sometimes generated, just as in conventional thunderstorms. Such downbursts can, in turn, accelerate the spread of the fire in a dangerously rapid and unpredictable manner.
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* Fires affect the weather when the smoke gets in the air and if there are any chemicals in it, it could make acid rain. * Makes the weather feel very hot.
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Can lightning stop a tornado?
No, lightning cannot stop a tornado. Lightning and tornadoes are independent weather phenomena. Lightning can occur during thunderstorms, which are often associated with tornadoes, but it does not have the ability to influence or stop a tornado.
Do weather factors affect lightning formation?
Yes, weather factors such as temperature, humidity, and air movement can influence the formation of lightning. For example, thunderstorms that are fueled by warm, moist air rising rapidly can lead to the development of lightning. Conversely, stable atmospheric conditions may inhibit the formation of lightning.
How does weather effect lightning?
Yes. Lightning is a weather-driven phenomenon.
What is lightning weather?
Lightning weather refers to weather conditions that are conducive to the formation of lightning, such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm, often accompanied by thunder, and can be dangerous due to its potential to cause wildfires and harm people. It is important to take precautions during lightning weather to stay safe.
What is a stormy weather feature?
Thunder and/or lightning is a feature of stormy weather.
Can lightning stop a tornado?
No, lightning cannot stop a tornado. Lightning and tornadoes are independent weather phenomena. Lightning can occur during thunderstorms, which are often associated with tornadoes, but it does not have the ability to influence or stop a tornado.
How does weather effect lightning?
Yes. Lightning is a weather-driven phenomenon.
Do weather factors affect lightning formation?
Yes, weather factors such as temperature, humidity, and air movement can influence the formation of lightning. For example, thunderstorms that are fueled by warm, moist air rising rapidly can lead to the development of lightning. Conversely, stable atmospheric conditions may inhibit the formation of lightning.
Does lightning charge the sun?
No, lightning does not affect the sun.
What are the release dates for Thunder and Lightning - 2013 Lightning Under the Weather 1-2?
Thunder and Lightning - 2013 Lightning Under the Weather 1-2 was released on: USA: 2 February 2013
Do electronics affect the way lightning strikes?
Electronics would not affect the way lightning strikes.
What is lightning weather?
Lightning weather refers to weather conditions that are conducive to the formation of lightning, such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm, often accompanied by thunder, and can be dangerous due to its potential to cause wildfires and harm people. It is important to take precautions during lightning weather to stay safe.
How does weather impact a firefighter?
Weather can affect a firefighter because the wind can make the flames even bigger and it might burn them and also if there was lightning it can cause a fire and make the job of a firefighter even harder.
What is a stormy weather feature?
Thunder and/or lightning is a feature of stormy weather.
How do you spell lightning in french?
The French word for the weather phenomenon lightning is "foudre".
How can people lesson lightning causes?
To my knowledge, there is no way to lessen the causes of lightning - it is a weather phenomena, and man does not have much control over the weather.
What type of weather pattern created wildfires?
Lightning - either storms or heat lightning.
