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I've laid in bed and counted out a lot of lightning. I had this question myself and googled upon it as I wondered if there may be discussion involving it. I've read the humidity, temperature, wind and other factors would be involved so I would imagine it would be a comprehensive calculus equation to determine the time exactly at any given moment during a occurrence. So...not having found a divinitive answer to my question, and I'd like to head to bed and count some lightning/thunder in the storm approaching, I want to conclude to myself what I've discovered in my investigation, this evening...
I don't remember ever hearing thunder over 25 or seconds later. 5 or so miles away. I've lived in Iowa all my life (51 now), so I've enjoyed (been vigilant for my families safety) a lot of lightning and storm (possible tornado activity) watching. So, I would imagine it would be around 4 to 6 miles, normally the shock-wave would be absorbed by the atmosphere. More or less depending on the various conditions.
I've been in thunder snow. That was strange.
I've also been in a storm that dropped hail the size of baseballs! I never want to see that again! Insurance claims repaired maybe half or more of the roofs in town. It only lasted a minute, but the damage was incredible and the noise as it approached created a fear in me I've never had before and never desire to experience again. I appreciate staying within a safe distance of a strong shelter when a storm is around.
What else can I help you with?
The bouncing of a sound wave off a surface?
The bouncing of a sound wave off a surface may result in an echo being heard.
How many decibels are produced by a normal conversation?
That depends how close you measure to the mouth speaker. The closer - the louder! The distance is very important if you measure with a sound pressure level meter. A conversation in 1 meter distance may have 60 decibels.
What is the difference between loudness and intensity?
Sound intensity or acoustic intensity can be calculated from the objective measurement of the sound pressure. The loudness is a psycho-acoustic subjective feeling, which is difficult to measure.
What is the minimum distance to get an echo?
Depends on the quality of the sound. The minimum distance to hear an echo will be partly based upon the observers ability to resolve different sounds (i.e. so that they can distinguish between the actual noise, and the arrival of the reflected sound - a little 100 year old lady may not be as good as a 15year old!). This will vary between observers, as their auditory reaction times vary In the perfect Physics world though: Assuming a sharp sound (like a gunshot) the minimum distance (d=vt) to hear distinct echo is 17.2m considering the speed of sound to be 344ms. In general the "minimum echo distance" is always equal to half a wavelength from the reflector.
What is the range of audible frequency for human?
It is generally accepted that the auditory frequency range for a human is 20hz to 20,000hz with a good number of people losing clarity above 12,000hz and anything under 20hz is felt rather than heard.
What does the phase within the earshot mean?
Within range which sound may be heard.
What is the sound distance of big ben?
The sound distance of Big Ben, or the range at which its bells can be heard, varies depending on weather conditions and urban acoustics. Generally, the bells of Big Ben can be heard up to about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away. In ideal conditions, the sound may carry further, but urban noise and obstructions can limit its reach.
The law specifies that your vehicle may not be equipped with a sound or voice amplification system than can be heard from a distance of more than how many feet?
The law specifies that a vehicle's sound or voice amplification system should not be heard from a distance of more than 200 feet.
Write the difference between audible and inaudible sound?
Audible sound is the sound which is between 20 Hertz to 20000 Hertz and can be heard by human beings, whereas Inaudible sound may be below 20 Hertz or above 20000 Hertz and this can't be heard by human beings.
Is May a long a vowel sound word?
Yes, the long A (ay) sound is heard in may or May.
What is the sound of a rifle?
a quick noise heard that may echo
Do loud sounds travel faster then soft sounds?
No, the speed of sound in a medium is constant regardless of the volume of the sound. However, loud sounds may appear to travel faster because they can be heard from a greater distance due to their higher intensity.
Can thunder always be heard?
well, if your far away then no. you wouldn't be able to hear the thunder. if how ever, you are close to the thunder storm you will hear thunder.
How does the power of sound waves influence the transmission of information in a medium?
The power of sound waves affects how information is transmitted in a medium by determining the distance the sound can travel and how clearly it can be heard. Stronger sound waves can travel further and carry more detailed information, while weaker sound waves may not transmit information as effectively.
What is the speech sound that may be heard as a substitute for the letter 't'?
glottal stop
Does whale have a short I sound?
No. The vowel sound heard in "whale" is a long A, the same sound as wail.
How far away can you hear a chainsaw?
The distance from which you can hear a chainsaw varies depending on factors such as the model of the chainsaw, environmental conditions, and surrounding terrain. Generally, the sound of a chainsaw can be heard from about 1 to 3 miles away in open areas. However, in wooded or urban environments, sound may be muffled, reducing the effective range. On average, people typically report being able to hear a chainsaw from about a mile away.
