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No, it's not true that lightning and thunder never occur simultaneously. Lightning is the flash of light produced by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, while thunder is the sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by that discharge. Since light travels faster than sound, we see the lightning before we hear the thunder, but they occur at the same time. The difference in their arrival times helps us estimate the distance of the lightning strike.
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What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
When lightning and thunder occur simultaneously, it is known as a lightning strike. Lightning is the electrical discharge seen in the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around the lightning bolt.
Can Lightning and thunder occur simultaneously?
No. Thunder is the result of lightning when it hits the ground. After lightning hits the ground the air expands (because of the increase in temp.) and quickly condenses. That air condensing is what we hear when there is thunder. Because light travels faster than sound we see lightning then hear thunder.
When do you start hearing thunder?
You start hearing thunder when the rapid expansion of air near a lightning bolt creates a shockwave that travels through the atmosphere, causing the sound of thunder. Lightning and thunder typically occur almost simultaneously, but because light travels faster than sound, we see the lightning first and then hear the thunder a few seconds later.
Why does thunder ussually occur during storms that have lightning flashes?
The thunder is the sound of lightning but you only hear the thunder after the flash because lightning is faster than the speed of sound.
What does rain thunder mean?
Rain and thunder typically occur together during a thunderstorm. Rain is the precipitation that falls from the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by lightning as it superheats the air around it. These two phenomena often happen simultaneously during a storm.
What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
When lightning and thunder occur simultaneously, it is known as a lightning strike. Lightning is the electrical discharge seen in the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around the lightning bolt.
Can Lightning and thunder occur simultaneously?
No. Thunder is the result of lightning when it hits the ground. After lightning hits the ground the air expands (because of the increase in temp.) and quickly condenses. That air condensing is what we hear when there is thunder. Because light travels faster than sound we see lightning then hear thunder.
Why do thunder and lightning bolt occur at the same instant?
Thunder and lightning occur simultaneously because they are both produced by the same atmospheric phenomenon: a lightning strike. When lightning flashes, it superheats the air around it causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder, which is why we perceive the two events as happening at the same time.
When do you start hearing thunder?
You start hearing thunder when the rapid expansion of air near a lightning bolt creates a shockwave that travels through the atmosphere, causing the sound of thunder. Lightning and thunder typically occur almost simultaneously, but because light travels faster than sound, we see the lightning first and then hear the thunder a few seconds later.
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seemed to occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seem occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Why does thunder usually appear during storms that have lightning?
Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt due to the intense heat. This expansion creates a shock wave that we hear as thunder. So, thunder is typically associated with storms that have lightning because the two phenomena occur simultaneously.
Can thunder storms occur without lightning?
most likely there is lighting from a further away storm and that's why the thunder occurs other wise i don't know
Where do thunder and lightning commonly occur?
Florida
Is thunder the same as lightning?
Thunder and lightning occur roughly at the same time during a thunderstorm, but they are different things. Typically you see the lightning first and then you hear the thunder.
Why does thunder ussually occur during storms that have lightning flashes?
The thunder is the sound of lightning but you only hear the thunder after the flash because lightning is faster than the speed of sound.
What does rain thunder mean?
Rain and thunder typically occur together during a thunderstorm. Rain is the precipitation that falls from the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by lightning as it superheats the air around it. These two phenomena often happen simultaneously during a storm.
