Lightning can occur when positively and negatively charged particles within a cloud separate, creating an electrical imbalance that is discharged as a bolt of lightning. It can also occur between different clouds or between a cloud and the ground when the charge buildup is released. Additionally, lightning can occur during volcanic eruptions when ash particles in the plume become charged and generate lightning.
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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.
in fall and spring
No, it doesn't need to rain for thunder and lightning to occur because the thunder and lightning need cold and warm air so they collide. The clouds are like big batteries and the lightning is the short circuit. also the lightning can be between the clouds and it doesn't strike down to the ground. also if the clouds have temperature conditions and it doesn't have to rain it just creates thunder and lightning.
Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt. While thunder is typically associated with lightning, it is possible to hear thunder without seeing the associated lightning if the lightning is occurring far away or behind clouds. This phenomenon is known as "heat lightning."
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
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Lightning does occur in different places, but many more times then 2!
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Yes, it is possible for lightning to occur without making any sound. This type of lightning is known as "silent lightning" or "heat lightning," and it occurs when the lightning is too far away for the sound to be heard.
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.
Lightning will show up in lightning storms. Lightning storms usually occur in summer or warm places. The bolts will travel the shortest path they can so make sure you aren't near or are the tallest object around!
lightning happens in the summer because it is so dry that when it rains lightning will come.
20%
Florida
Lightning does occur with hurricanes, but it is mostly in the outer bands. There is very little lightning in the eye wall.