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Lightning is a discharge of electricity that occurs in thunderstorms. It forms when positive and negative charges build up in clouds and the ground, creating an electrical imbalance. When the difference in charges becomes too great, a lightning bolt is produced to equalize the charges. The bolt travels from the cloud to the ground or between clouds, following the path of least resistance. When it reaches the ground, it can cause damage by heating the air and creating a shock wave.
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Does lightning come up from the ground during a thunderstorm?
No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
You were told from a earth science teacher that lightning starts from the ground is this true?
There are many types of lightning STREAMERS that start a lightning strike. There are 3 basic places where streamers will originate from. They can come from a cloud to the ground or the ground to a cloud or from cloud to cloud. So your teacher was correct. But not always from the ground.
Does lightning travel from the ground up?
Yes, lightning typically travels from the ground up.
Does lightning start from the ground or from the clouds?
Lightning typically starts from the clouds and travels towards the ground.
Does lightning come up from the ground during a thunderstorm?
No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
When does lightning rod come out?
It comes out once it makes its path to the ground.
Can lighting come from the ground?
Yes, lightning can come from the ground because the electrons want to go to the holes in the sky. Most people think that lightning comes from the clouds, but it doesn't. There is no electricity in clouds, only moisture.
What causes lightening during a thunderstorm?
what causes lightning is that the positive charge of the storm and the negative charge of the ground (or it could be the opposite) interact like a battery and the electricity discharges into the ground lightning can also go up from the cloud into the air but i don't know why that is
You were told from a earth science teacher that lightning starts from the ground is this true?
There are many types of lightning STREAMERS that start a lightning strike. There are 3 basic places where streamers will originate from. They can come from a cloud to the ground or the ground to a cloud or from cloud to cloud. So your teacher was correct. But not always from the ground.
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.
How is lightning created involving protons?
Lightning is created when positive charges (protons) in the clouds interact with negative charges on the ground, creating an electric field. When the electric field becomes strong enough, it causes a rapid discharge of electricity in the form of lightning. This discharge equalizes the charges between the clouds and the ground.
Does lightning travel from the ground up?
Yes, lightning typically travels from the ground up.
Is fire and lightning the same?
No. Fire is a combination of chemical and physical changes in which substances interact to release heat, light, smoke and ash. Lightning occurs when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground. In some instances, fire can be created by lightning.
Does lightning start from the ground or from the clouds?
Lightning typically starts from the clouds and travels towards the ground.
Does lightning come from the earth or the sky?
the sky is part of our atmosphere which is in earth so it comes from earth
