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Negative charge accumulates on the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud and becomes attracted to the positive charge of the ground. When it overcomes air resistance, the charges shoot down. The lightning that you see is when the positive charge shoots back up into the cloud.
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Does lightning occur on Venus?
no
What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
lightning+ thunder-=light'n'thunder
What do you call a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere?
It is called lightning.
What is the classic lightning called?
Classic lightning is simply called lightning. Lightning is an abrupt electrical discharge in the atmosphere. It is usually followed by a loud noise which it called thunder.
Why does thundering occur with out lighting?
Thunder does not occur without lightning, you just don't see the lightning because its behind the clouds per the Weather Channel
In what layer of the atmosphere do thunderstorms and lightning occur?
it occurs in the stratosphere.
Where do lightning bolts occur?
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
Why do lighting and thunder occur during a thunderstorm?
Because if there wasn't thunder or lightning, it wouldn't be called a thunderstorm.
Does lightning occur on Venus?
no
Does lightning occur in the same or different place?
Lightning does occur in different places, but many more times then 2!
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.
What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
lightning+ thunder-=light'n'thunder
What is the discharge of static electricity in the atmosphere?
"lightning"
Does lightning strike in a tornado?
Since tornadoes occur during thunderstorms they are usually accompanied by lightning, but it does not necessarily occur inside the tornado.
Can lightning take place on moon?
There is no lightning on the moon and never will be because lightning is an interaction between a planet and its atmoaphere. The moon has no atmosphere, therefore, no lightning.
What causes pink lightning?
From NOAA Lightning can appear to be many different colors depending on what the light travels through to get to your eyes. In snowstorms, where is somewhat rare, pink and green are often described as colors of lightning. Haze, dust, moisture, raindrops and any other particles in the atmosphere will affect the color by absorbing or diffracting a portion of the white light of lightning.
