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How does lightning strike from the ground up?
Lightning can appear to strike from the ground up due to a phenomenon called a "positive lightning strike." This occurs when a positive charge builds up on the ground, attracting the negatively charged lightning bolt. The bolt then appears to travel upward from the ground to the cloud.
Does lightning strike upwards?
No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.
Does lightning always strike the ground?
No, lightning does not always strike the ground. Lightning can also strike other objects such as trees, buildings, or even other clouds.
Does thunder hit houses?
Lightning can strike houses during a thunderstorm, but thunder itself is simply the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt. It is not the lightning strike itself, so thunder does not directly hit houses.
How many decibels is a lightning strike when it occurs?
A lightning strike can produce sound levels of up to 120 decibels.
What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
When lightning and thunder occur simultaneously, it is known as a lightning strike. Lightning is the electrical discharge seen in the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around the lightning bolt.
What is it called when lightning strikes the ground?
Static discharge is causes the spark that is seen when electricity in a thunderhead discharges. The most common name for this type of spark or discharge is lightening.
Do thunder resultes from the explansion of air along the lightning strike?
Yes, thunder is caused by the quick expansion and then contraction of air along the path of a lightning strike. When lightning heats the air, it expands rapidly, creating a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
What is a type of lightning that appears as a single long line called?
Streak
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
What is the sound that cloud make called?
The sound that a cloud makes is called thunder. Thunder is the result of the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning strike, causing a shock wave that we hear as rumbling or booming noise.
How does lightning strike from the ground up?
Lightning can appear to strike from the ground up due to a phenomenon called a "positive lightning strike." This occurs when a positive charge builds up on the ground, attracting the negatively charged lightning bolt. The bolt then appears to travel upward from the ground to the cloud.
. The sound caused by air rapidly expanding along a lightning strike is called?
its called thunder
Does lightning strike upwards?
No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.
What is stronger lightning or thunder?
Thunder i guess but lightning make a sound of thunder so it would probably be both!
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
