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When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
When lightning strikes a lightning rod, the rod provides a path of least resistance for the electricity to travel safely to the ground. The lightning is then conducted harmlessly into the earth, minimizing the risk of damage to nearby structures.
If lightning hits a river do the fish die?
Fish in the water are at risk of being killed by lightning strikes, as the electrical current can travel through the water. However, the extent of the impact depends on various factors such as the distance from the lightning strike and the fish species. In general, fish closer to the strike are more likely to be affected.
When lightning hits the ocean?
Of Course it Does Lightning strikes the ocean all the time. You can see a picture of it happening in the associated link. But you can also see that it's not nearly as common as over land because the storms don't get driven as hard by hot ground.
Does lightning hit water?
In all effect there is little evidence that lightning striking a body of water will create a splash. This is due to there having being very little research on this topic as lightning doesn't often strike over bodies of water mainly due to the fact that bodies of water are usually cooler than land during the warmer summer months that thunderstorms are prevalent. It is for this reason thunderstorms are less likely to develop over water than over land. Another reason why there is little research on water and lightning is that lightning tends to strike the highest point and water is generally the lowest point around. Think of it this way. If you are in a boat conducting lightning research it will be the boat that gets hit and not the water.Actually, lightning does not travel from the clouds to the ground as many people speculate. It actually is shot off from both sources (the ground and sky) and meet in the middle. Therefore, lightning would not nessecarily make a splash in the water. It might heat it up to boiling point and flash boil it, but there would be no splash. It is just like static electricity. There is no sign of a cut on your finger. Trust me, I study meterological science. :)I would think, since the resulting thunder is an explosion caused by the rapidly expanding gasses, that there would be some splash, minute perhaps. So not the lightning itself, but the thunder maybe.When the static discharge travels from the surface to the charged air, the point where it exits is superheated to many hundred degrees F. when this happens the water flash boils and it explodes, which looks like something just "hit" the surface with an object. In many years of sailing i have seen this only twice from a distance when the thunderstorm was over the open ocean. As an edit to the first answer, thunderstorms do form over bodies of water quite often. all you need for a thunderstorm is MIL. Moisture, Instability, Lift. lets see what we have over a body of water that has a mean temp of 70F. Moisture (check) Instability (check) sun heating the surface of the ocean creates warm water vapor) Lift (check) rising water vapor is its own lift mechanism.WitnessLast night (20/11/08) I stood on a balcony overlooking a beach in Queensland, Australia, approx 50m from shore line, during a massive lightning and thunderstorm. As we were watching the show a bolt hit the water about 10 metres from the edge (60m from us). I can tell you, as can the other 30 people there who saw it that as well as a deafening 'crack' the water at impact exploded (splash) in what appeared to be a shower of light and sparks ... needless to say, the only thing that moved faster than the lightning bolt was the exodus from the balcony. So in direct answer to your question ... yes.
Is a water spout classified as a natural disaster?
A water spout is not classified as a natural disaster. It is a weather-related phenomenon that involves a funnel-shaped cloud forming over a body of water and is usually relatively short-lived. While water spouts can be dangerous to boats and coastal areas, they are not considered natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes.
Does lighting hits the sea water?
Yes,lightning does hit sea water
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
When lightning strikes a lightning rod, the rod provides a path of least resistance for the electricity to travel safely to the ground. The lightning is then conducted harmlessly into the earth, minimizing the risk of damage to nearby structures.
Why should you never be in water during a lightening storm?
Water is a good conductor of electricity, and being in water during a lightning storm increases the risk of being struck by lightning. The lightning can travel through the water and cause serious injury or even death to anyone in or near the water. It's important to seek shelter indoors during a lightning storm to stay safe.
Is it dangerous to be on the ocean in a lightning storm?
Yes, it is dangerous to be on the ocean during a lightning storm. Lightning can strike the water's surface and travel through the water, potentially harming anyone in the vicinity. It's best to seek safe shelter during a storm.
If lightning hits a river do the fish die?
Fish in the water are at risk of being killed by lightning strikes, as the electrical current can travel through the water. However, the extent of the impact depends on various factors such as the distance from the lightning strike and the fish species. In general, fish closer to the strike are more likely to be affected.
How does lightning fires start?
The lightning hits trees, then the heat makes the fire.
What happens when lightning hits oil?
When lightning hits oil, the intense heat can cause the oil to quickly vaporize and potentially combust, leading to a fire. The presence of oil can also increase the risk of a larger and more intense fire following a lightning strike due to its flammable nature. It is important to have proper safety measures in place to minimize the risk of fire when lightning strikes near oil storage or production facilities.
Why aren't passengers usually injured when lightning hits a plane?
The lightning has no path to ground.
What will happen if lightning strikes a car?
Well when it hits all the charge will most likely disable the electrics of the car, it will travel down the car, the rubbers tyres will insulate you from electrocution.
What happenswhen a lightning bolt hits a raging tornado?
Nothing happens. The lightning will not affect the tornado.
Can you make glass with lightning?
lightning makes glass when it hits sandy soil. its called a fulgurite.
How do muck fires start and burn?
Muck fires start when lightning hits the soil and burns for weeks unless water comes in and puts it out.
