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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.
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What can cause lightning?
Lightning is caused by a voltage difference between the clouds and Earth, or between clouds.
Does it need to be raining for thunder and lightning to occur?
No, it doesn't need to rain for thunder and lightning to occur because the thunder and lightning need cold and warm air so they collide. The clouds are like big batteries and the lightning is the short circuit. also the lightning can be between the clouds and it doesn't strike down to the ground. also if the clouds have temperature conditions and it doesn't have to rain it just creates thunder and lightning.
What is an electrical discharge between parts of clouds or a cloud and the ground is called what?
That's called 'lightning'.
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
Does Mercury have lightning?
No, Mercury does not have lightning or clouds because it is too close to the sun.
What can cause lightning?
Lightning is caused by a voltage difference between the clouds and Earth, or between clouds.
What is an electrical discharge between parts of clouds or between a cloud and the ground?
Lightning.
What is the Hebrew translation of clouds and lightning?
Clouds = ananim (×¢× × ×™×) Lightning = barak (ברק) Clouds and lightning = ananim uvarak (×¢× × ×™× וברק)
Why is lightning a part of science?
Lightning is created when friction is created between clouds, clouds which are formed by the evaporation of water. Lighting is the light which is given when the static electricity is released.
What is a sudden discharge between parts of a cloud between nearby clouds or between a cloud and the ground?
lightning
Does it need to be raining for thunder and lightning to occur?
No, it doesn't need to rain for thunder and lightning to occur because the thunder and lightning need cold and warm air so they collide. The clouds are like big batteries and the lightning is the short circuit. also the lightning can be between the clouds and it doesn't strike down to the ground. also if the clouds have temperature conditions and it doesn't have to rain it just creates thunder and lightning.
What is a powerful flashof electricity between the negative electricasl charges in clouds or between a cloud and the ground?
Lightning
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 rubs together to cause lightning?
The clouds rub together to create a static charge between the water droplets that make up the clouds, which then connects with the highest point for the shortest path to the ground as lightning.
What is the purpose of lightning?
Lightning is simply a static electrical discharge between opposite charges between clouds, or the clouds and the ground. It occurs in order to cancel out opposing charge surpluses. Thunder is simply the concussion shock wave caused by the explosive heating and expansion of the air immediately around the bolt of lightning.
