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How does lightning kill a tree?
when lightning strikes a tree, the bolt goes down the trunk, and possibly can reach the center of the tree making the tree die. and then it leaves a BIG black spot on the tree where the bolt striked.
Is it more likely for a person to be struck by lightning while standing below a tall tree or a short one.give reason?
Below a tall tree because lightning usually strikes the tallest point. If you are beneath a tall tree, the lightning will be pointed in your direction.
Why lighting strike same spot twice?
Lightning commonly strikes the same place many times. Lightning is static electricity, generated in the collisions between the clouds. The lightning wants to ground itself by striking something with a good electrical pathway to the earth. That could be a tall tree, or a steeple, or a house chimney, or any tall object that will intercept the lightning strike and bring it to ground. Lightning will strike twice if the same place it struck before is still a good, high, electrical path to the ground, and if no better places have been built.
Will a tree burn for firewood after being struck by lightning?
yes
What happens when lightning hits a tree?
It can burn up and/or fall down. It also could turn into petrefied wood, a kind of wood that is non-flammable and is as hard as a rock.
Can wind knock a palm tree over?
If the wind is a hurricane strength wind it can knock down a palm tree. Regular strength wind, keeping in mind the palm tree is healthy can't knock down a palm tree.
What caused the fire in roll of thunder hear my cry?
The fire in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" was caused by lightning striking a tree during a storm. The lightning ignited the tree, spreading the fire to the surrounding land.
What happens to the surrounding air when a tree falls and hits the ground?
ALL THE AIR MOVES TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE TREE AND THERE IS A BIG GUST OF WIND BIG ENOUGH THAT IT CAN KNOCK SOMEONE DOWN. ( dEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE TREE) IF THE TREE IS REALLY BIG IT WILL KNOCK DOWN A BIG PERSON BUT IF IT'S A SMALL TREE IT CAN ONLY KNOCK DOWN A LITTLE PERSON.) gET IT
How does lightning kill a tree?
when lightning strikes a tree, the bolt goes down the trunk, and possibly can reach the center of the tree making the tree die. and then it leaves a BIG black spot on the tree where the bolt striked.
Can you knock down a bees nest?
Not if it is built into the tree as some are. If you can, RUN
How do you get a tennis ball out of a tree?
Chop down the tree, climb the tree, throw something at the ball to try to knock it down (not always the smartest but it's worth a try).
How do lightning harm the tree?
Lightning harns a tree by harming the roots of a tree and that affects how the tree grows
What are 5 tree knock knock jokes?
knonk knock open the door foook!
How can you retrieve your kite from a tall tree with a packet of minties a hairbrush and a comic?
Use the hairbrush to knock the kite down.
What can cause an electrical supply system to go down?
Electriciy can down for a variety of reasons, a vehicle can knock over a power pole, a storm can drop a tree branch on a power line, a transformer can blow if old, or even excessive power usage in a neighbourhood can blow the local tranformer out.
Know any tree knock knock jokes?
KNOCK KNOCK! Who's there? LEAF! Leaf who? LEAF ME ALONE!
Why is a tree not safe during lightning?
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. When lightning does strike a tree it can kill or injure people and animals underneath it.
