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Lightning storms are created in humid weather conditions because the static electricity cannot dissipate and builds up in the air until it is finally released in the form of lightning.
Lightning is produced in thunderstorms when liquid and ice particles above the freezing level collide, and build up large separated electrical fields in the clouds. Once these electric fields become powerful enough to overcome the resistance of the air, a giant "spark" occurs between them (as with static electricity) reducing the charge separation. The lightning spark, or bolt, can occur between clouds, between a cloud and the air, or (more importantly) between a cloud and the ground.
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∙ 12y agoLightning and thunderstorms are caused due to difference in charge between (charged) clouds. The clouds get charged by either friction or induction. When two oppositely charged clouds happen to come close enough so that their electric fields interact, they attract each other very strongly. On coming into physical contact, the difference in charge produces a spark which we call a lightning. The spark is so strong that it produces a loud sound called thunder. When the difference in charge is large, a strong spark and loud thunder is experienced. On the other other hand, if the difference in charge is less, it is reverse.
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∙ 6y agoStatic electricity - caused by the ground and the cloud developing opposite charges.
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Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
What kind of storm has lightning and thunder?
Any storm that has lightning and thunder is a thunderstorm. It wouldn't matter if there was snow, rain or no precipitation falling, if there is lightning it is a thunderstorm
Why does thunder usually occur during storms that have lightning flashes?
Opposite electrical charges inside storm clouds separate, causing lightning to flash towards Earth. Lightning has enough energy to heat the air all around it. This sudden burst of heat is what causes the noise we know as thunder.
What makes a storm?
If you are just talking about a thunderstorm, and not a tornado or hurricane, then it would be strong winds, thunder, lightning, and usually rain. A regular storm includes rain and wind, if nothing else.
What causes lightning in a snow storm?
The same thing that causes lightning in a rainstorm.
What happens during a lightening storm?
Thunder and lightning
What is the result of the lightning during the storm?
released energy, thunder.
Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
What kind of storm has lightning and thunder?
Any storm that has lightning and thunder is a thunderstorm. It wouldn't matter if there was snow, rain or no precipitation falling, if there is lightning it is a thunderstorm
What would most likely happen during a rain storm?
it would thunder and have lightning
What is a sentence using the word bolt?
lightning bolts can occur during a thunder storm.
A storm that produces lightning and thunder is a?
cumulonimbus storm.
Why during a thunder storm you see lightning first then you hear thunder?
Because light travels faster than sound
Why does thunder usually occur during storms that have lightning?
Opposite electrical charges inside storm clouds separate, causing lightning to flash towards Earth. Lightning has enough energy to heat the air all around it. This sudden burst of heat is what causes the noise we know as thunder.
What are the latin words for thunder and lightning?
The Latin words for thunder and lightning are: Thunder = Tonitrus Lightning = Fulgoris, Fulgor Storm = Procella
Why does thunder usually occur during storms that have lightning flashes?
Opposite electrical charges inside storm clouds separate, causing lightning to flash towards Earth. Lightning has enough energy to heat the air all around it. This sudden burst of heat is what causes the noise we know as thunder.
What did the Vikings believe happens during a thunder storm?
The Vikings believed that, during a thunder storm, the Norse god of thunder, Thor, was riding in his chariot. Whenever lightning flashed, the Vikings believed that Thor was throwing his hammer, Mjollnir.
