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what causes lightning is that the positive charge of the storm and the negative charge of the ground (or it could be the opposite) interact like a battery and the electricity discharges into the ground lightning can also go up from the cloud into the air but i don't know why that is
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Does a thunderstorm strike a car does a thunderstorm strike on one place how long does a thunderstorm strike?
A thunderstorm does not strike anything, it is "lightening" that does that.
What are the two conditions required to format a thunderstorm?
To format a thunderstorm you need both lightening and rain.
Why lightnings strike in summer?
First of all lightening not only strike in summers but whenever any thunderstorm if there over the place. However we can say that heavy lightening is frequent in summer season because due to unstable atmosphere and high freezing level generates thunderstorms of great height. This is the reason that great amount of positive charge get accumulated at the base of the cumulonimbus clouds which causes heavy lightening.
During a thunderstorm you see the lightning followed by the sound of the thunder What causes the delay between the light and the sound?
Light travels much faster then sound. That is what causes the delay.
What is thunder and how does it occur?
Thunder is a sound made by lightning, where the sudden increase in pressure and heat from the lightning causes a rapid expansion of air that resulted in a loud sound.
What can happen if you are outside during major thunderstorms?
You can be struck by lightening and killed if you are outside during a major thunderstorm.
Does a thunderstorm strike a car does a thunderstorm strike on one place how long does a thunderstorm strike?
A thunderstorm does not strike anything, it is "lightening" that does that.
What does it mean if you see a flash and hear a boom at the same time during a thunderstorm?
It means you are pretty close to where the lightening struck!
What are the two conditions required to format a thunderstorm?
To format a thunderstorm you need both lightening and rain.
Why shouldn't you watch tv or use a computer if indoors during a thunderstorm?
because if the house gets hit by lightening it travels through the wiring and fries all the wires
How do you make clouds on alchemy classic?
cloud and energy :)
Why lightnings strike in summer?
First of all lightening not only strike in summers but whenever any thunderstorm if there over the place. However we can say that heavy lightening is frequent in summer season because due to unstable atmosphere and high freezing level generates thunderstorms of great height. This is the reason that great amount of positive charge get accumulated at the base of the cumulonimbus clouds which causes heavy lightening.
Why would standing on a beach or gulf course during a thunderstorm make you like a lightning rod?
You are the highest object around in these places. Lightening looks for the easiest path and a human body is very conductive.
What causes lightening and thunder?
doo doo
What causes thunder lightening?
doo doo
During a thunderstorm you see the lightning followed by the sound of the thunder What causes the delay between the light and the sound?
Light travels much faster then sound. That is what causes the delay.
What is thunder and how does it occur?
Thunder is a sound made by lightning, where the sudden increase in pressure and heat from the lightning causes a rapid expansion of air that resulted in a loud sound.
