0
What else can I help you with?
Do you see or hear lightning?
You see the lightening, and hear the thunder.
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.
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.
Is thunder electricity?
Thunder is not electricity itself, but rather the sound that results from the rapid expansion and contraction of air heated by a lightning bolt. Lightning is a discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm, which can produce the sound we hear as thunder.
What is lightning without thunder?
Lightning is a visible discharge of electricity, often seen during a thunderstorm. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt. So, without thunder, lightning would still be the sudden and bright flash of electricity in the sky.
Do you see or hear lightning?
You see the lightening, and hear the thunder.
16 How does thunder form as a result of a lightning bolt?
Thunder is formed as a result of the rapid expansion of air heated by a lightning bolt. The intense heat from the lightning bolt causes the surrounding air to rapidly expand and create a shock wave, which we perceive as thunder. The sound of thunder travels slower than the speed of light, which is why we see the lightning before we hear the thunder.
What is thunder caused by in thunderstorms?
rain
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.
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.
What is the loud noise heard after lightning?
The loud noise heard after lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a bolt of lightning, creating a shock wave that we hear as a booming sound.
Is thunder electricity?
Thunder is not electricity itself, but rather the sound that results from the rapid expansion and contraction of air heated by a lightning bolt. Lightning is a discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm, which can produce the sound we hear as thunder.
What causes thunder and lightning, and why are they so exciting to kids"?
Thunder and lightning are caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around a lightning bolt. This creates a shockwave that we hear as thunder. Lightning is exciting to kids because it is powerful and unpredictable, sparking curiosity and wonder.
How do you hear thunder?
lightning heats the air which we hear as thunder
Is thunder bolt weaker than thunder?
A thunder bolt is simply an incorrect name for a lightning bolt. And, since lightning carries much more energy than thunder, the "thunderbolt" is NOT weaker than thunder.
Does thunder flash 5 mins after lightning?
No, thunder actually happens simultaneously with lightning. The sound of thunder is created by the rapid expansion and contraction of the air surrounding a lightning bolt. The time it takes for you to hear thunder after seeing lightning depends on how far away the lightning strike is. Every 5 seconds between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the thunder equals approximately 1 mile of distance.
How does thunder sund?
Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt as it travels through the atmosphere. The intense heat of the lightning bolt causes the air to rapidly expand and contract, creating a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
