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It is called Cloud-to-Cloud lightning for obvious reasons. It is caused by ice particles in the cloud rubbing together, foming electric charges. When enough charge is formed, it may jump to another cloud with an opposite charge. Hope this helped. :D
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What is the Hebrew translation of clouds and lightning?
Clouds = ananim (×¢× × ×™×) Lightning = barak (ברק) Clouds and lightning = ananim uvarak (×¢× × ×™× וברק)
Where does lightning form?
Lightning forms in clouds.
Does lightning go from earth to clouds or from clouds to earth?
BOTH of those kinds of lightning occur.
Do all clouds cause lightning?
No, clouds out of a blue sky would not affect lightning or lack of it
What can cause lightning?
Lightning is caused by a voltage difference between the clouds and Earth, or between clouds.
What is the lightning between clouds?
Lightning is just really large static. Lightning between clouds is called cloud lightning or sheet lightning and is caused when one cloud has an excessive charge and another cloud has an excessive amount of the opposite cloud. The lightning is used to relieve the clouds charge.
Where do lightning bolts occur?
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
What does lightning results from?
The lightning happens because of the pressure of the clouds and it the lightning comes out from the clouds naturally.... (lightning are dangerous so don't try to go up and see if it is right or wrong
What kind of cloud forms lightning?
Cumulonimbus clouds form lightning
What clouds that heavy rain accompaid by thunder and lightning are?
Cumulonimbus clouds.
Is there lightning above clouds?
No there isn't
Can cirrus clouds cause lightning?
Yes lightning has been observed in cirrus clouds. They usually are cloud lightning. Cirrus are too high and vertically isolated to generate cloud to ground lightning Chandima Gomes
