How can a thunderstorm hurt people?

Answer 1

They have a variety of effects. The rain from thunderstorms is often an essential source of water for growing crops and raising livestock. thunderstorms can also kill and injure people and destroy property through a number of means including lightning strikes, lighting-sparked fires, flash flooding, strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

Answer 2

Nothing, thunderstorms are usually formed when there is lightning, when you can see lightning AND hear the thunderstorm, it means you are within range of having a chance to be stricken by the lightning. Thunderstorms have no effect, they just give a sound, perhaps to warn people that there is lightning. And some people are scared of the booming noise that thunder makes. Therefore, there is no impact on people who aren't scared of the nose, but it has an impact on people with storm phobia.

Answer 3

1. thunders is loud
2. lightning can strike you
3. if thunderstorms bring hail or tornadoes then hail going to knock you out and tornadoes can throw or hurt you
4. heavy rains or flashflooding can create other disasters like car crashes or your car drowns along with you
5. lightning cause fire on dry areas

Answer 4

They have many effects. Thunderstorms produce rain, which is generally considered an inconvenience. In some places, however, much of the rain needed to grow crops comes from thunderstorms. Some people, especially children, are frightened by the sound of thunder. Thunderstorms can also be dangerous. Lightning can kill people directly and start fires. Heavy rain can cause flooding and create hazardous driving conditions. Severe thunderstorms can damage property and kill and injure people through large hail, powerful wind gusts, and tornadoes.

Answer 5

Lightning bolts are very deadly, about worldwide about 24,000 are killed from lightning strikes each year, and about 240,000 are injured. And about annualy global death toll is 6,000.

Answer 6

A thunderstorm can harm people through lightning strikes, high winds, heavy rainfall causing flooding, and hail. Lightning can cause injury or death, while strong winds can topple trees or cause structural damage to buildings. Flooding can lead to drownings and property damage, and hail can damage crops, vehicles, and buildings.

Answer 7

Lightning can strike a tree that someone is near. also you could be in a boat in the water and lightning strike the water.

Answer 8

a violent storm of thunder and lightning

Answer 9

They can get electrocuted.