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During a thunderstorm ice crystals and water droplets collide and in the process exchange electrons. This can cause these particles to become electrically charged. Air currents within the thunderstorm then separates these charge particles, creating positively and negatively charged regions within the storm. Lightning occurs when this electricity discharges to balance out this difference.
What else can I help you with?
Does venus have any moons volcanoes craters storms?
I think so, the clouds on Venus have been known to produce lightning.
Why were the pioneers often the target of lightning during storms?
they were the of lightning because they were the tallest thing on the prairie
Why does thunder usually occur during storms that have lightning?
Opposite electrical charges inside storm clouds separate, causing lightning to flash towards Earth. Lightning has enough energy to heat the air all around it. This sudden burst of heat is what causes the noise we know as thunder.
Is lightning produced by clouds rain or thunder?
Lightning comes - kind of indirectly - from clouds. Lightning primarily occurs when warm air is mixed with colder air masses resulting in atmospheric disturbances necessary for polarizing the atmosphere. However, it can also occur during dust storms, forest fires, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, and even in the cold of winter, where the lightning is known as thundersnow. Thunder is produced by lightning Rain comes from clouds reaching and then exceeding saturation conditions - so that the moisture they are made up of condenses and falls as rain.
Why do blondes always smile during lightning storms?
Blondes don't always smile during lightning storms. This is likely just a stereotype or joke. People of all hair colors can have different reactions to lightning storms, depending on their individual personalities and feelings about thunderstorms.
What is the difference between a sprk and lightning?
A spark is a visible electrical discharge caused by a sudden release of energy. Lightning is a large-scale spark that occurs in the atmosphere during storms, typically between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Essentially, a spark is a smaller version of the phenomenon of lightning.
What type of cloud can produce hail lightning storms and tornadoes?
Cumulonimbus clouds.
Is a car safe during lightning storms?
No, a car is generally safe during lightning storms due to its metal frame that acts as a Faraday cage, protecting occupants from lightning strikes.
Does venus have any moons volcanoes craters storms?
I think so, the clouds on Venus have been known to produce lightning.
Storms that form within large cumulonimbus clouds and produce rain and lightning are called?
thunderstorms
What words can you associate with clouds?
rain, storms, thunder, lightning, overcast
What do cumulus clouds look like?
cucmulis clouds are puffy and quite high in the sky and do not come very low. cumulus clouds can bring heavy storms and lightning and thunder.
What type of energy is transferred in lightning?
electric energy
Are tents safe in lightning storms?
Tents are not safe in lightning storms as they do not provide adequate protection from lightning strikes. It is recommended to seek shelter in a sturdy building or a designated lightning-safe structure during a lightning storm.
Why were the pioneers often the target of lightning during storms?
they were the of lightning because they were the tallest thing on the prairie
What are clouds that create thunder and lightning storms and tornadoes?
Cumulonimbus clouds are responsible for creating thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. These clouds are tall and dense, reaching high altitudes where temperature differences and strong winds contribute to the development of severe weather phenomena. Lightning is generated within cumulonimbus clouds due to the separation of electrical charges, leading to the discharge of electricity we see as lightning bolts.
Can lightning happen during volcanic eruptions and dust storms?
yes
