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Since lightning is an electrical current, normally in a thunderstorm, little pieces of ice way up in the cloud collide together fast and hard, making an electrical charge, which then eventually makes an electrical current that is known as lightning.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoLightning is caused by water falling through different clouds, building up a electrical difference between layers. When the potential difference becomes too great, eletrons travel from the ground up to the layers, or between the layers in a giant spark. This is lightning.
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Why do lighting and thunder occur during a thunderstorm?
Because if there wasn't thunder or lightning, it wouldn't be called a thunderstorm.
Why is it important to stop swimming or boating during a thunderstorm?
Because lightning is attracted to water.
During which stage of a thunderstorm does rain begin to fall?
The stage of a thunderstorm that rain begins to fall is when the clouds begin to turn black and during and after the 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 is a flash of lightning and the thunder that follows?
thunderstorm
How does lightning cause a thunderstorm?
Lightning is created by a thunderstorm, not the other way around. Not all "thunderstorms" (cumulonimbus cloud formations) have lightning, but that is how they were named.
What is the primary danger in a thunder storm?
The primary danger in a thunderstorm is the risk of being struck by lightning. Lightning can cause severe injuries or even death. It is important to seek shelter indoors or in a vehicle to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
Why are the places like hills and forest unsafe during a thunderstorm and lightning?
Because lightning could hit you
What is one example of a safe place to be during a thunderstorm?
The safest place to be during a Thunderstorm is inside a house. When lightning gets close enough, it can cause a power outage! If you're outside, you can be hit by lightning as well. It can or will kill you, there is only like a 5% chance that you'll survive.
What sound occurs because of rapidly expanding air during a thunderstorm?
lightning
Is lightning storm a compound word?
yes :> cause thunderstorm is a compound word, isn't it?
Why shoud bathing must be avoided during thunderstorm?
I thunderstorm by definition is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmoshpere known as thunder. Since lightning is often discharged during a thunderstorm is is advised not to bath because water is a conductor of electricity and you could be electrocuted during the storm.
Why do lighting and thunder occur during a thunderstorm?
Because if there wasn't thunder or lightning, it wouldn't be called a thunderstorm.
What should you not do during a thunderstorm?
You should never go out in a lightning storm. It is all right to go out in rain, just not when there is lightning around. You should not use computers, telephones, or televisions during a thunderstorm.
Why is it important to stop swimming or boating during a thunderstorm?
Because lightning is attracted to water.
When is the appropriate time to stop playing golf baseball soccer or tennis during a thunderstorm?
Lightning will take the easiest path to get to the Earth. As soon as the thunderstorm approaches and / or you get wet from the rain you should go indoors. Do not shelter under trees as you can be hurt if the tree gets hit by lightning. There have been examples of people being hit by lightning when standing in their driveway during a thunderstorm.
Why do you shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm?
Sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm is not safe because trees are a prominent target for lightning strikes. Lightning tends to strike taller objects, and trees can conduct the electricity from a lightning strike to the ground, putting anyone near them at risk of electrocution. It is safer to find shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle during a thunderstorm.
