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Lightning strikes from the sky when a channel of charged ions reaches down from the sky to connect with a channel of the opposite charge that is reaching up. This causes a flash of light called a step leader when electricity travels between the charges.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agolightning strikes from the ground up to the sky
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∙ 12y agoLightning strikes in the highest places. For example;trees, houses. They also strike water like puddles and pools.
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∙ 11y agoLighting bolts can strike anywhere a thunderstorm is. So if you're in a thunderstorm, lightning can hit anywhere within the storm.
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How many feet prior to a lightning strike will a downward leader or step leader change direction?
200
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Do tornadoes strike more frequently than lightning?
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
How hard does lightning strike?
As hard as lightning? What kind of question is that?
Can lightning strike backwards?
Lightning does not strike backwards, from the ground to the sky. It only moves in one direction, from the sky to the ground.By striking backwards, do you mean can the Earth give off a lightning bolt to the clouds? No.
How many feet prior to a lightning strike will a downward leader or step leader change direction?
200
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Do tornadoes strike more frequently than lightning?
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
Your tree was struck by lightning will it die?
That depends on the power of the strike, not all trees die after a lightning strike.
Where does the Lightning strike?
at trees
What can't lightning strike in the same place twice?
Lightning not only can strike the same place twice, it frequently does.
How hard does lightning strike?
As hard as lightning? What kind of question is that?
Can lightning strike while there's a rainbow?
yes it will strike
