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Is thunder visible?
Thunder itself is not visible. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of heated air surrounding a lightning bolt. Lightning, on the other hand, is visible and is the actual electrical discharge that produces the light we see during a storm.
What is the sound following the flash of lighting?
The sound following the flash of lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning bolt, creating a sonic shockwave that we hear as a loud rumbling noise.
Why lightning has no sound?
Lightning does have sound. Depending upon the distance of the lighting bolt, it may be audible instantaneously or it may take several seconds for the sound waves to reach your ears. The further away the lighting, the longer it will take for the thunder to follow.
Does thunder have a flash?
Thunder is the sound produced by lightning as it rapidly heats and expands the air. It is not a flash like lightning, but rather the result of the shock wave created by the sudden expansion of the air.
What is a rainstorm with thunder and lighting?
A rainstorm with thunder and lightning is called a thunderstorm. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, which occurs when electrical charges build up in the atmosphere and then discharge. Lightning is the visible discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm.
What is the sound heard after lighting?
Thunder is the sound heard after lightning.
Can thunder burn?
No. Thunder is simply sound. Lighting, on the other hand, can cause burns and start fires.
Why did it thunder last night?
It rained because of the water cycle thunder is sound it's like a waring about lighting.
Why does the sound of thunder always follow the flash of lighting?
Because light travels faster than sound.
What is an example that demonstrates that sound takes time to travel?
Fire crackers or thunder and lighting.
Can peole die from thunder and lighting?
Unless you have a heart attack from the loud sound of thunder i wouldn't think so however lighting can be very dangerous and could certainly result in death.
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lighting and the sound of thunder seemed to occur together?
The closer together the flash and thunder occur, the nearer the storm is to you.
Is thunder visible?
Thunder itself is not visible. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of heated air surrounding a lightning bolt. Lightning, on the other hand, is visible and is the actual electrical discharge that produces the light we see during a storm.
What is the sound following the flash of lighting?
The sound following the flash of lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning bolt, creating a sonic shockwave that we hear as a loud rumbling noise.
Why there is lightning before thunder?
lighting comes before thunder because it is the heat of lighting that causes thunder
Why lightning has no sound?
Lightning does have sound. Depending upon the distance of the lighting bolt, it may be audible instantaneously or it may take several seconds for the sound waves to reach your ears. The further away the lighting, the longer it will take for the thunder to follow.
Does thunder have a flash?
Thunder is the sound produced by lightning as it rapidly heats and expands the air. It is not a flash like lightning, but rather the result of the shock wave created by the sudden expansion of the air.
