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lightning wouldn't hit a river. . . lightnings strike objects that are nearest to it or the highest/tallest object connected to the ground. . . I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more objects that are more likely to be struck by a lightning rather than a river. . .
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How far can lightning bolts travel?
They length of a lightning bolt is 2 to 3 miles long, and they can travel twice as far as there length, so the answer is they can travel 4 to 6 miles.
What do you call Lightning that appears as a single long line?
A lightning bolt A lightning leader A lightning strike A lightning stroke
Is it possible for lightning to strike daily and at the same time?
It is possible for lightning to strike daily, if you have a storm system strong enough. For the second part of your question, the a single lightning strike that you see is actually made from multiple strikes that occur relatively at the same moment, and therefore make the "branches" to the single lightning strike. If, instead, you're asking if it's possible for two lightning strikes to happen almost exactly 24 hours apart... yes, definitely. However, it would probably just be coincidence; there isn't anything "magical" going on here, other than that there was either one long-lasting or two separate storm systems passing through on consecutive days.
What is a type of lightning that appears as a single long line called?
Streak
What is the actual method for finding the distance you are from the storm using lightning and thunder?
For a long time it was thought by many people that the number of seconds after the lightning strikes is the miles the center of the storm is from you. Although this does show how light travels faster than sound, this system is wrong. The actual method for finding the distance the heart of the storm is from you is by counting after you see lightning; and stop counting after you hear the thunder. Now, for every five seconds after the lightning struck until you hear the thunder, it is one mile away. So if ten seconds go by between lightning and thunder, the center of the storm is two miles away.
How long is a lightning bolt?
it depends on what it strikes
If you are 5 kilometers from the place where lightning strikes a tree how long does it take before you see the lightning?
.0000166782047599 seconds, or nearly instantaneously.
How far can lightning bolts travel?
They length of a lightning bolt is 2 to 3 miles long, and they can travel twice as far as there length, so the answer is they can travel 4 to 6 miles.
How to make lightning?
You can use high voltage static electrical generators to produce long sparks that resemble miniature lightning strikes. For the real thing, atmospheric scientists in Florida have fired rockets that trail a wire behind to trigger lightning strikes from charged clouds. This is very dangerous and should not be attempted by amateurs.
How long does it take lightning to go around earth once?
The radio waves from a lightning stroke travel at the speed of light, you can hear them as clicks on a long-wave radio, and they travel round the world in 1/7th of a second.
Where did the expression out of the blue come from?
The full expression is: like a (lightning) bolt from the blue, meaning the rare instance of a bolt of lightning that strikes a long way from its cloudy source, seemingly out of a clear blue sky.
Who invented amperes?
Nobody. They have been around as long as lightning strikes. There are no ampheres unless voltage is present and moved through a circuit. Who named it? Amphere maybe. ?
What were two advantages river travel had over road travel?
Long ago when people traveled by horse, river travel was faster and safer since there were really little in the way of roads.
Could lightning travel through the air as long as there is moisture?
lightning does not require water vapour in the air. It travels at light speed (approx) through an ionized path.
How did the Egyptians travel on the Nile River?
well they made long canoes with ores and paddled up and down the river
What happens if you get shot by lightning?
If someone is struck by lightning, they can experience a range of injuries, including burns, cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and organ damage. This can depend on factors such as the intensity of the lightning strike and where it makes contact with the body. Immediate medical attention is crucial, as lightning strikes can be fatal or result in long-term complications if not treated promptly.
How long would it take for a motorboat to travel up the Illinois river to Peoria?
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