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Why is cloud to ground lightning the most dangerous?

Cloud-to-ground lightning is considered the most dangerous because it directly strikes the ground and can cause significant damage to buildings, trees, and even people. It is also more likely to cause injury or fatalities compared to other types of lightning strikes. Additionally, cloud-to-ground lightning carries a higher amount of electrical charge and energy compared to other types of lightning, making it more hazardous.


When the sky is dark is it about to rain?

No it does not. A dark cloud, (or maybe a few) doesn't ever automatically mean a thunderstorm is coming. (plus it usually rains a little first) A dark cloud may be caused by the angle of light or the background contrast of the sky behind the cloud(s)


What is the part of the tornado that touches the ground called?

A tornado that doesn't touch the ground isn't a tornado; it is a funnel cloud. However if the funnel is pulling debris off the ground or making some other type of contact with the ground it is a tornado.


What is the strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground?

A strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground is called a "dust devil." Dust devils are relatively small whirlwinds that occur in arid or semi-arid regions and are driven by intense heating at the surface creating updrafts. Unlike tornadoes, dust devils are not associated with thunderstorms.


What type of cloud is in a thunderstorm cloud?

The type of cloud in a thunderstorm is called a cumulonimbus cloud. These clouds are dense and vertically developed, extending high into the atmosphere where they can produce intense thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, lightning, and sometimes even tornadoes.

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What does the quote from Shakespeare thus sometimes hath the brightest day a cloud mean?

This means that even when you are having your best day (brightest day) there can always be something in your way or wrong (which would be the cloud) but one cloud on a bright day does not make it anyless bright.


When the tip of the funnel cloud touches the ground it becomes a?

tornado clouds


Can a tornado be dangerous even if it is not on the ground?

Yes. For one thing, a tornado may be on the ground even if it does not appear to be. Even if it is not on the ground (at which point it's just a funnel cloud) it can touch down very quickly


What is the main purpose of wearing bright cloured?

The main purpose of wearing bright colors is to be identifiable in the dark even when the lights are not appropriate


What color would a cornukopia be?

brown sometimes it could be light,dark,and even bright and colorful


When is dragon fruit ripe?

Look for bright, even colored skin. If the fruit has dark spots on it, it is overripe.


Type of rain cloud?

Cumulonimbus clouds are the type of cloud that typically produce heavy rain showers, thunderstorms, and even hail. These clouds are characterized by their towering heights and dark, ominous appearance.


Does lightning go up?

Lightning can strike upwards, from the ground to the sky, and it can also strike downwards, from one cloud to another, or from one part of a cloud to another part. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/lightning)


What could cause that the headlamps on a 99 Grand Prix GT are not as bright as they should be even if the bulbs and lenses are relatively new?

you may not have a good ground. check your ground wire.


What color go with dark blue?

Black, light blue, white, gray, and sometimes even orange depending on how dark the blue is.


What causes the tornado funnel cloud to black and dark?

The funnel cloud of a tornado is full of water droplets just like an ordinary cloud. As a result it blocks light and may appear dark. A tornado may also appear dark if it is lifting large amounts of dark soil into the air. However, not all tornadoes are dark in color. Front-lit tornadoes may appear light gray or even white. Depending on the soil some tornadoes may be light tan, to reddish brown, to gray in color.


How tall can the funnel of a tornado get?

The funnel of a tornado always connects to cloud base and typically all the way to the ground (the circulation of a tornado can reach the ground even if the funnel does not). Cloud base height is variable but in a tornado supercell is usually about 3000 feet to a mile above the ground. The circulation of the tornado usually goes a great distance above cloud base and can reach heights of more than 4 miles.