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because the atmosphere is more stable. during the summer, the earth is heated unevenly (either the north or south hermispheres), with causes convection currents in the atmoshere-which causes our weather-and creates static in the form of lightning. in the winter, this is less likely to happen, therefore lightning in the winter is rare.
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What does it mean when lightning strikes twice?
Many people (not necessarily scientiest or meteorologists) think that lightning will not strike the same place twice. So they say that it is rare for lightning to strick twice, meaning twice at the same place. This term is used to imply something that is rare.
A very rare type of lightning that appears as a reddish-colored sphere is called?
It is known as Ball lightning.
How do you change a lightning arrester to iridium?
You cannot. Iridium is a very rare and expensive metal. You could not afford a lightning arrester made of iridium.
How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.
How many amps are in lightning strike?
The average lightning discharge seems to be between 5,000 and 20,000 amps but have been reported to reach 200,000 amps on very rare occasions.
Why is lightning more rare in the winter?
because the air in the sky is cold so it can make lightning.
How many people killed bay lightning per year in Philippines?
Lightning is very rare in the Philippines, so about 10 per year!
Why is there lightning in winter?
It could be possible
What does it mean when lightning strikes twice?
Many people (not necessarily scientiest or meteorologists) think that lightning will not strike the same place twice. So they say that it is rare for lightning to strick twice, meaning twice at the same place. This term is used to imply something that is rare.
What is A very rare type of lightning that appears as a reddish-colored sphere?
"ball lightning"
Do blizzards come with lightning?
No, that'd be extremely rare.
A very rare type of lightning that appears as a reddish-colored sphere is called?
It is known as Ball lightning.
Have the Tampa Bay Lightning played in a Winter Classic?
No, they have not.
Why is Romania being hit so harshly with so much snow?
During the winter the principal influence on the bad weather in Romania come from the Northeast (Arctic Ocean region); but a harsh winter is not so rare in Romania.
Can Kansas have a tornado in winter?
Yes. Kansas can have tornadoes in the winter, though it is rare.
How far from heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from a thunderstorm, though such instances are rare.
How rare is cloud to cloud lightning?
Some people say that it is very rare. Truth be told this is NOT true. It is rare but not very rare. I have truly seen this a lot in my area. So, don't listen to the people who say it is very rare because they are lying (or they are blind). BTW, while i was writing this answer i saw 3 cloud to cloud lightnings.
