release of ozone, to help protect us The release of ozone, to help protect us<3- Cherish Merie Forger(Mahogany Scotts' Sister)
at any one time there are almost 30 lightning strikes in the world
Current estimates suggest that there are about 44 lightning strikes per second on the entire planet. Lightning strikes are particularly frequent in South America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa.
On average, there are about 20 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the United States per year, which translates to around 38 strikes per minute.
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
Negative lightning strikes are more common and typically have a higher peak current and longer duration compared to positive lightning strikes. Positive lightning strikes are less common but can be more powerful and have a higher voltage. Positive strikes also tend to occur in different weather conditions and can travel longer distances. Both types of lightning strikes can cause damage and pose a risk to people and property.
Lightning is known to create nitrogen oxides. These chemicals can react with others in sunlight to produce ozone which will help to rebuild and replenish our thinning ozone layer.
Lightnin occurs on thunderstorms.They form in the clouds.
Lightning strikes occur when electrical charges build up in clouds and on the ground. When the difference in charges becomes strong enough, a channel of ionized air forms, creating a path for the electrical discharge to travel. The lightning bolt then strikes from the cloud to the ground or between clouds, releasing a powerful burst of energy in the form of light and heat.
Lightning occurs most often in the tropical regions of the world, particularly near the equator. This is because these areas have the necessary conditions for thunderstorms to form, which are essential for lightning to occur. Regions like Central Africa, the Amazon Rainforest, and Southeast Asia experience some of the highest frequency of lightning strikes.
There are three main types of lightning strikes: cloud-to-ground strikes, intra-cloud strikes, and cloud-to-cloud strikes. Cloud-to-ground strikes are the most common and well-known type, where lightning extends from the cloud to the ground. Intra-cloud strikes occur within the cloud itself, and cloud-to-cloud strikes happen between different clouds.
Tampa Bay is known as the lightning capital of the world because it experiences a high frequency of lightning strikes due to its unique geographic location and climate conditions, particularly during the summer months. The warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and the cold air from the North collide over the Tampa Bay area, creating ideal conditions for thunderstorms and lightning.
Dry thunder is a weather phenomenon where thunder and lightning occur without any accompanying precipitation reaching the ground. It can increase the risk of wildfires because the lightning strikes can ignite dry vegetation.