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The source of lightning in thunderhead clouds is when there is a significant amount of ice in the cloud, most likely hail and there are 2 differing charges in 2 areas. The negative charge is at the bottom of the cloud, while the positive charge is at the top of the cloud. The ground is positively charge until there is an electrical discharge between the negatively charged cloud base and the positively charged ground, then it becomes mostly negative which then can open up the opportunity for a lightning bolt to jump from the top of the cloud, all the way down to the ground in another electrical discharge that is of greater electrical potential (voltage) than the first electrical discharge between the cloud base and the ground. This is because it takes more voltage to have a visible electrical discharge over a longer distance. There has to be 30,000 volts/cm of distance for a visible electrical discharge to occur.
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Does lightning come up from the ground during a thunderstorm?
No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
Does lightning start from the ground or from the clouds?
Lightning typically starts from the clouds and travels towards the ground.
Does lightning go from earth to clouds or from clouds to earth?
Lightning typically travels from clouds to the ground, but it can also occur between clouds or within a cloud. This happens when electrical charges build up in the clouds and discharge towards the ground, creating a lightning strike.
What type of clouds are thunder and lightning typically associated with?
Thunder and lightning are typically associated with cumulonimbus clouds.
Where did the idea of Ben Franklin's lightning bolt come from?
thunder clouds
Lighting strikes in which direction?
Lightning typically comes from the elctrical static in clouds. However it can also come up from the ground and intermingle with a bolt of lightning coming down from the clouds. But mostly from the clouds above.Sandman
Does lightning come up from the ground during a thunderstorm?
No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.
Can lighting come from the ground?
Yes, lightning can come from the ground because the electrons want to go to the holes in the sky. Most people think that lightning comes from the clouds, but it doesn't. There is no electricity in clouds, only moisture.
What is the Hebrew translation of clouds and lightning?
Clouds = ananim (×¢× × ×™×) Lightning = barak (ברק) Clouds and lightning = ananim uvarak (×¢× × ×™× וברק)
What time does lightning and thunder happen?
When negative and positive come to gether in the clouds.
Where does lightning form?
Lightning forms in clouds.
What do cumulus clouds look like?
cucmulis clouds are puffy and quite high in the sky and do not come very low. cumulus clouds can bring heavy storms and lightning and thunder.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
Where does lightning's electricity come from?
Comes from electrically charged particles in the clouds. They get charged by bouncing off of one another and then when the charge overflows it makes lightning.
Do all clouds cause lightning?
No, clouds out of a blue sky would not affect lightning or lack of it
Does lightning start from the ground or from the clouds?
Lightning typically starts from the clouds and travels towards the ground.
