less than 10% of all lightning
No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.
No, lightning does not always strike the ground. Lightning can also strike other objects such as trees, buildings, or even other clouds.
A lightning strike can produce sound levels of up to 120 decibels.
No, lightning strikes from the sky down.
Yes, lightning can strike while a rainbow is present. Rainbows occur during or after a rain shower, which can also be associated with thunderstorms that produce lightning. Seeing both a rainbow and lightning at the same time is rare but possible.
metal
Summer is the time when lightning strikes most often.
After a lightning strike, the smell often reported is ozone. Ozone has a sharp, metallic scent that is reminiscent of chlorine or bleach.
Lightning does strike ships.
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
(v) Earthquakes often strike without warning.
Yes, quite easily and often.
No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Yes
Roughly 100 times per second.
No, lightning does not always strike the ground. Lightning can also strike other objects such as trees, buildings, or even other clouds.