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Jacinthe Jakubowski
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∙ 7y agoLightning originates from the atoms and molecules in the clouds. It originates in thunder clouds. Tiny ice crystals in the cloud generate static electricity as they collide. The static charge builds until it is too strong to be contained within the cloud - and we see the resulting discharge as lightning.
Lightning originates in the ran/storm clouds where static electricity accumulates until it is discharge to the ground.
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Is it true that thunder and lightning simultaneous?
Yes, technically thunder and lightning originate at the same time. However, light travels much faster than sound so even though they start simultaneously you will hear the thunder after you see the lightning unless you are very close to the bolt.
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 a lightning bolt originate from the ground?
I am 100 percent sure that lightning comes from the clouds. The bottom part of the clouds are sometimes negatively charged and when they get near high objects (usually trees or tall buildings) they release all the negative charged atoms as plasma.
What a lightning rob does?
It is called a lightning rod and it protects buildings from lightning by guiding the lightning into the ground.
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
The ground
Why did mythology originate?
To better explain phenomenons such as lightning or why spiders weave webs.
Which of the earths main sphers did the cause of fire originate?
I heard that lightning is a common cause of forest fires.
Is it true that thunder and lightning simultaneous?
Yes, technically thunder and lightning originate at the same time. However, light travels much faster than sound so even though they start simultaneously you will hear the thunder after you see the lightning unless you are very close to the bolt.
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 a lightning bolt originate from the ground?
I am 100 percent sure that lightning comes from the clouds. The bottom part of the clouds are sometimes negatively charged and when they get near high objects (usually trees or tall buildings) they release all the negative charged atoms as plasma.
Where did thunder originate from?
In Norse mythology, the god of thunder and lightning was named Thor. He had a magic hammer that he threw at his enemies that created the lightning. As Thor traveled across the sky, the rumble of his chariot was heard as thunder. Thor ruled the sky and was the most powerful of the sons of Odin, the king of all the gods.
What do you call Lightning that appears as a single long line?
A lightning bolt A lightning leader A lightning strike A lightning stroke
What a lightning rob does?
It is called a lightning rod and it protects buildings from lightning by guiding the lightning into the ground.
Where did the term fight fire with fire originate from?
The term "fight fire with fire" came from Metallica's 1984 album, Ride the Lightning's song "Fight Fire with Fire". The meaning is to respond to the attack with the same method.
Which one can you see -thunder or lightning?
you can see lightning
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
The ground
What is the difference between sheet lightning and a lightning bolt?
the sheet lightning is more mild then the ball lightning
