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No, lightning strikes from the sky down.
Static discharge is causes the spark that is seen when electricity in a thunderhead discharges. The most common name for this type of spark or discharge is lightening.
Lightning typically strikes from the sky down to the ground.
Lightning strikes downward from the clouds to the ground.
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No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.
No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.
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.
Yes, lightning can harm you if it strikes the ground near you. The electrical current can travel through the ground and cause injuries or even death if you are within the vicinity. It's important to seek shelter indoors during a thunderstorm to stay safe from lightning strikes.
Lightning rods are effective in protecting buildings from lightning strikes by providing a path for the electrical current to safely travel to the ground, reducing the risk of damage to the structure.
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it doesn't. there are also cloud to cloudlightning strikes.