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The phrase "sheets of lightning" typically refers to a continuous flash of light across the sky, often seen during an intense thunderstorm. This description conveys the dramatic and expansive nature of the lightning display, suggesting a powerful and awe-inspiring sight.
This phrase describes a dramatic and intense sight of lightning flashing across the sky in a horizontal manner, resembling sheets rather than individual bolts. It conveys a powerful and awe-inspiring image of a thunderstorm approaching from afar.
When lightning appears in the remote distance and appears to produce no thunder sound, it is popularly known as "heat lightning." Meteorologists will tell you that there really is no such thing as a distinct type of lightning that is not followed by thunder. All lightning produces thunder, but it is only audible for a distance of some 15-20 miles from the storm. At night, lightning can be seen for distances of up to 125 miles if the conditions are right. So when lightning is seen but no thunder is heard, you are simply too far away from the storm.
When lightning appears in the remote distance and appears to produce no thunder sound, it is popularly known as "heat lightning." Meteorologists will tell you that there really is no such thing as a distinct type of lightning that is not followed by thunder. All lightning produces thunder, but it is only audible for a distance of some 15-20 miles from the storm. At night, lightning can be seen for distances of up to 125 miles if the conditions are right. So when lightning is seen but no thunder is heard, you are simply too far away from the storm.
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That phenomenon is called heat lightning. It occurs when lightning from a distant thunderstorm is reflected or refracted by moisture, dust, or other particles in the atmosphere, making it visible from a distance without the accompanying sound of thunder.
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Heat lightning does not refer to a specific type of lightning, but rather to the distant lightning that illuminates the sky and is not accompanied by thunder. As a result, it can appear as balls, sheets, ribbons, or forked patterns, depending on the distance and atmospheric conditions.
To determine the distance of lightning, count the number of seconds between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder, then divide by 5 to get the distance in miles.
To determine the distance of lightning, count the seconds between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder. Divide this number by 5 to estimate the distance in miles.
Sheet lightning
When lightning appears as small bursts in a dotted line, it is called sheet lightning. This type of lightning is caused by distant lightning flashes reflecting off clouds or atmospheric particles, creating a diffuse illumination in the sky.