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Sunlight warms the ground, then heat is absorbed by the air which therefore expands and rises, then rising air molecules rub against other air molecules and develop static electric charges, and then the total of these static electric charges inside a cloud can eventually create a sufficiently high voltage that the electric field can ionize the air, creating a conductive pathway through whcih the electricity flows, in the form of lightning.

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What happens if lightning hits lava?

When lightning strikes lava, it can split the lava flow into fragments called volcanic bombs. The intense heat of the lava can also cause the moisture in the air to rapidly expand, leading to thunder and potentially creating fine volcanic ash. Additionally, the interaction between lightning and lava can generate magnetic fields that provide scientists with valuable information about the eruption.


What is earthquake and thunder?

In short, earthquake is when the surface starts shaking ....Lightening is when sky lights up with either blue, orange, red, purple or yellow colour...and after few seconds of lightening,... we can hear thunder(loud sound)


Will chlorine help to lighten your hair?

Chlorine can lighten hair by stripping away some color molecules, but it can also cause damage and discoloration. It is not a recommended method for purposefully lightening hair, as it can lead to dryness, breakage, and a greenish tint in some cases. It is better to use proper hair lightening products or visit a professional stylist for desired results.


What precautions should people outside in an electrical storm take?

if there is an electric storm, first never hide under trees. trees are tall enough and attracts lightening. second, never go near fences especially pointed ones because sharp edges attact lightening. third avoid going into water. fourth avoid going to high buildings (rather top floors) . but there is as such less danger as almost all buildings have lightening conductors.


How many bolts of lightening can hit the earth in one second?

On average, about 100 lightning bolts strike the Earth every second. Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in storm clouds and are discharged to the ground, resulting in a bright flash and thunder.

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What can happen if you are outside during major thunderstorms?

You can be struck by lightening and killed if you are outside during a major thunderstorm.


Is lightening an adjective?

It can be (lightening hair, lightening loads, lightening skies).It is the present participle of the verb to lighten, meaning to make lighter, either in color or weight. Lightening (not lightning) may be a verb, noun, or adjective.


What does lightening symbolize?

lightening symbolises loss of ignorance. In dreams lightening is a symbol of a terrible event and negativity.


What part of speech is word lightening?

Lightening is a noun


What makes lightning when it is thundering?

When it is thundering, there is lightening. Lightening creates ozone.


Who killed Medusa in the lightening thief?

Percy killed medusa in the lightening thief


What is the homonym for lightning?

the homonyn for lightning is lightening the homonyn for lightning is lightening


What is the plural word for lightning?

The word lightening is a non-count (mass) noun; multiples are expressed in amounts, for example, a lot of lightening, some lightening, a little lightening, etc.


What is the homophone for lightening?

The homophone for "lightening" is "lightning." "Lightening" means to make lighter, while "lightning" refers to a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm.


Is lightening useful?

No.


Is thunder elecric?

Yes. Thunder is the noise created as the air expands, caused by the electric discharge through the air, which is lighteneing. The lightening and thunder happen at the same time, but as sound needs air to travel and lightening travels at the speed of light, the two events become separated over distance.


Can you be stuck by lightening while standing in a lake?

Yes, it is more likely you could be struck by lightening when stood in water as you'll tend to be the highest point to attract the lightening strike