at any one time there are almost 30 lightning strikes in the world
TWICE!!
Yes, lightning can occur above clouds. A type of lightning called "cloud-to-cloud" or "anvil crawler" lightning can be seen branching out above storm clouds. This is typically caused by the electrical discharge between different regions within the cloud or between different clouds.
Lightning can occur during eruptions because of the intense heat and friction created by volcanic ash particles colliding in the plume. This can generate static electricity, leading to lightning strikes. Additionally, the presence of ice crystals in the ash cloud can also contribute to the formation of lightning.
Tornadoes can occur at any time of year, but are most common in spring and early summer. The general peak of tornado activity will vary by region.
No, if the Earth's surface were an insulator, lightning would not be able to strike it because insulators do not conduct electricity. Lightning occurs when there is a difference in electrical charge between the clouds and the Earth's surface, and if the Earth were an insulator, it would not allow the flow of electricity necessary for lightning to occur.
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it mostly occurs in the spring time
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
Thunder and lightning occur roughly at the same time during a thunderstorm, but they are different things. Typically you see the lightning first and then you hear the thunder.
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Lightning does occur in different places, but many more times then 2!
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Yes, it is possible for lightning to occur without making any sound. This type of lightning is known as "silent lightning" or "heat lightning," and it occurs when the lightning is too far away for the sound to be heard.
No. It is very common for rain to occur without thunder or lightning.
a tornado can occur at any time of the day or the year
Lightning does not strike a clock tower at a specific time. Lightning strikes are unpredictable and can occur at any time during a thunderstorm. Lightning tends to strike tall structures, like clock towers, because they offer a direct path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground.