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What would it mean if you saw the flash of lightning and heard the roar of thunder at the same time?
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∙ 16y ago
I think you would be in serious trouble. It means the lightening is striking right where you are.
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∙ 16y ago
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Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
What are the similarities of thunder and lightning?
No, the two are quite different. The main difference is lightning is light, thunder is sound. Lightning is an electric charge that can come from a cloud for various reasons. Thunder is the sound made by lightning. Since sound travels slower than light, lightning comes first, thunder second.
Can you be struck by thunder?
No, as based off the definition of thunder: Noun: A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air. It is lightning that you would be struck by. Theoretically you could be hit by the waves caused by the rapid expansion but that would be the equivalent of saying you were hit not with a grenade but with the explosion of it when that is the nature of the cause to start.
What would it mean if there were many seconds in between the flash of lightning and the roar of thunder?
it means the storm is about 1 mile away
When would lightning strike?
mostly when there is thunder or when it is raining
Is thunder heard before the flash of lightning?
not if you are standing far enough away and not at all the sound of the lightning is thunder but if you were standing directly underneath it the sound would come at the exact moment of the light
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seemed to occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seem occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
What are the similarities of thunder and lightning?
No, the two are quite different. The main difference is lightning is light, thunder is sound. Lightning is an electric charge that can come from a cloud for various reasons. Thunder is the sound made by lightning. Since sound travels slower than light, lightning comes first, thunder second.
Why is thunder associated by lightning?
Lightning heats up the air and the heated expanding air causes the thunder sound. You can estimate how far away the lightening was by counting seconds after the flash, 6 seconds to a mile away.thunder is the sound of lightning after the lightning strike occurs
Can you be struck by thunder?
No, as based off the definition of thunder: Noun: A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air. It is lightning that you would be struck by. Theoretically you could be hit by the waves caused by the rapid expansion but that would be the equivalent of saying you were hit not with a grenade but with the explosion of it when that is the nature of the cause to start.
What would it mean if there were many seconds in between the flash of lightning and the roar of thunder?
it means the storm is about 1 mile away
What is stronger lightning or thunder?
Thunder i guess but lightning make a sound of thunder so it would probably be both!
When would lightning strike?
mostly when there is thunder or when it is raining
What causes more thunder to be happen in a place?
More thunder would be caused by more lightning.
How do you estimate how far lightning is away from you?
To estimate your distance from a thunderstorm count the number of seconds between a flash of lightning and the next clap of thunder. Divide your answer by 5. See the related link below.
