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If you can hear thunder are you close enough to get struck by lightng in a thunder storm?

If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so if you can hear it, you are within striking distance of a lightning bolt. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a safe location during a thunderstorm to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.


Why do you hear a sharp crack from thunder when it is close?

The sharp crack from thunder when it is close is due to the rapid expansion of air around the lightning bolt. The lightning bolt heats the air around it to an extremely high temperature causing it to expand rapidly, creating a shockwave that we hear as thunder. The closer the lightning strike, the louder the thunder crack.


What sounds like thunder but isn't thunder?

It really depends on the thunder. A tremor or volcanic eruption can sound like distant thunder. The thunder of a close by lightning strike can sound like a bomb or grenade.


What would happen if thunder hit you?

Thunder is sound waves. Sound waves hit us all of the time. If you mean lightning, then you would be toast... literally! thunder is the sonic boom produced by lighting so depending on how close you are to the lightning strike if you're close enough it can lead to temporary deafness or worse.


What is the simple predicate in this sentence During the storms people in open areas should crouch close to the ground?

The simple predicate in this sentence is "should crouch." It is the action or the main verb that the subject "people in open areas" should do during storms.

Related Questions

Should you close windows during a thunderstorm for safety reasons?

Yes, it is recommended to close windows during a thunderstorm for safety reasons to prevent lightning from entering the house and to minimize the risk of strong winds causing damage or injury.


Should you close your windows during a tornado warning?

No. If a tornado warning is issued, you should take cover as quickly as possible. Since tornadoes are usually preceded by rain, there is a good chance you will have closed your windows anyway.


When you turn the AC on should you also immediately close all the windows?

Yes. Close all windows doors etc in the area you want cooled!


Will a pool stay open if there's thunder?

No, pools should close when there is thunder or lightning nearby. Water is a good conductor of electricity, so it can be dangerous to be in a pool during a storm. It's important to wait until the storm has passed before reopening the pool.


Do you close windows and doors and turn out lights during a school fire drill?

yes


Where should you not caulk around windows?

Do not caulk around windows where it may interfere with the window's ability to open or close properly.


How close do you have to be to get blind from thunder?

Thunder will not cause blindness, it may cause hearing damage if the lightning strike is very close.


What are three ways to to stay during a thunderstorm?

never go close to metals, stay away from windows and stay close to an underground area.


If you can hear thunder are you close enough to get struck by lightng in a thunder storm?

If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so if you can hear it, you are within striking distance of a lightning bolt. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a safe location during a thunderstorm to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.


How do you close the 3rd row windows on my Expedition?

There should be two rocker switches on the overhead console.


Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seem occur together?

If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.


Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seemed to occur together?

If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.