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Does lighting hit something everytime it strikes?
Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.
Is it possible for sheet lighting to strike a person?
Not likely... Sheet lightning is 'cloud-to-cloud' discharges. The fact that the 'flash' is hidden within the cloud makes the whole cloud appear to light up.
How is sheet lightning different than lightning strikes?
Sheet lightning is Cloud to Cloud where Lightning is Cloud to Ground.
When lightning strikes in a cloud push down on the negative charges in the g round?
no it go through the clouds and strikes
Thunderstorms form within what kind of cloud?
They are called cumulonimbus clouds.
When lighting strikes within one cloud is called?
Lightning
When lighting strikes within one cloud it is called?
Lightning
When lightning strikes within one cloud it is called .?
It's called in-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning.
When lightning strikes within one cloud it is called lightning?
It's called in-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning.
What is it when lightning strikes within one cloud?
It's called in-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning.
What is it called when lighting within one cloud?
Lightning
Why do lighting strikes occur within a cloud rather than between clouds?
it does not have enough energy to reach the ground
When lightning strikes within one cloud it is called what?
It's called in-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning.
Does lighting hit something everytime it strikes?
Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.
Lightning is usually accompanied by tall anvil shaped cloud called?
Cloud lighting
Is it possible for sheet lighting to strike a person?
Not likely... Sheet lightning is 'cloud-to-cloud' discharges. The fact that the 'flash' is hidden within the cloud makes the whole cloud appear to light up.
What happens when lighting strikes the conductor?
A very heavy current flows in the conductor until sufficient charge has been neutralised to stop the breakdown of the air between the cloud and the ground.
