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What happens when it thunders a whole lot?
When there is a lot of thunder, it usually means there is a thunderstorm happening. Thunder is the sound caused by lightning striking as it heats the air around it. The intensity of the thunder can vary depending on the proximity of the lightning strikes.
What happens when lightning strikes a house?
There are a number of things that can happen depending on the sercumstances, lightning takes the shortest route to the ground, so if there is a lightning rod on the roof it would travel a safe path to the ground. It can tear through the roof to find a route to the ground. It would travel in metal first before wood, as in a plumbing pipe, or a metal rain gutter.
Does electricity make a lightning?
Do we harness electricity from lightning? No. It's a lot of electricity at one time, and it's too unpredictable to be cost effective to develop a means of harnessing it's power. Lightning rods simply transfer the electricity into the ground, so as to protect structures.
If lightning strikes a river how long does it travel?
lightning wouldn't hit a river. . . lightnings strike objects that are nearest to it or the highest/tallest object connected to the ground. . . I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more objects that are more likely to be struck by a lightning rather than a river. . .
What damages do lightning strikes cause?
lighting strikes the earth by being atracted to protons. when an earth bound object senses a compatible electric current it feels the need to bind. so it sends out its' own current therefore attracting the lighting to it. there are protons and most all things. so that is why it is dangerous. if there is a tree outside somebodys daughters window during a lighting storm and lighting hits it, then bye bye daughter if it falls wrong way. lighting is the main cause of the California wild fires. arsen of wannabe pyros also take a great part. however interesting lightning is, be wary of it.
How can I protect my home from a lot of lightning strikes during a thunderstorm?
To protect your home from lightning strikes during a thunderstorm, you can install a lightning rod on your roof, unplug electronic devices, and avoid using water or landline phones. Additionally, you can stay indoors and away from windows during a storm.
What happens when it thunders a whole lot?
When there is a lot of thunder, it usually means there is a thunderstorm happening. Thunder is the sound caused by lightning striking as it heats the air around it. The intensity of the thunder can vary depending on the proximity of the lightning strikes.
Where are most people struck by lightning?
Most people are struck by lightning in open areas such as fields, golf courses, and parks, where they are the tallest objects in the vicinity. Additionally, swimming pools and open water are also high-risk areas for lightning strikes.
How many times a day does lightning strike earth?
Lightnig strikes the Earth over 8.6 milliontimes a day !... If we could harness all that energy for our own use - there would be a lot less pollution !
What happens when lightning strikes a house?
There are a number of things that can happen depending on the sercumstances, lightning takes the shortest route to the ground, so if there is a lightning rod on the roof it would travel a safe path to the ground. It can tear through the roof to find a route to the ground. It would travel in metal first before wood, as in a plumbing pipe, or a metal rain gutter.
Can you die if struck by lightning?
Yes, and it will likely kill you or cause severe damage to the brain/nervous system.In the USA alone every year, on average about 90 people are killed by lightning strikes. However, this figure also varies. In 2008 there were 329 people struck in the United States, with 302 injured and 27 killed. There is no safe place outside during a lightning storm. Of those killed, 7 were under trees, 3 were on the beach, 2 were swimming and one was camping near a tent.You can get struck by lightning if you are holding a Lightning Rod, for example an umbrella is made of mental on the part you are holding. Lightning Rods actually attracts lightning. Never be under a tree either.A word of Advice: Never hold something metal during a lightning storm, it is best to be inside.If you search the statistics about lightning strikes, you shall see that in the united states the place with the most is the state of Florida. None of the strikes has been in the water opposed to the myth. The only time lightning seems to hit the sea is to end hitting a floatin boey.Yes a lightning can strike you assuming you are at the specific time in the specific place. The statistics imply that it is more probable to get hit by a lightning than to be bitten by a shark or die in an airplane accident.
Does electricity make a lightning?
Do we harness electricity from lightning? No. It's a lot of electricity at one time, and it's too unpredictable to be cost effective to develop a means of harnessing it's power. Lightning rods simply transfer the electricity into the ground, so as to protect structures.
What strike could damage a computer?
Lot's of "strikes" could damage a computer. An airstrike, striking it with a hammer, angry laborers could destroy it while striking, etc... If you are referring to a test question, it probably means a "lightning strike."
What where Zeus's powers?
lightning.. And lot lots more
If lightning strikes a river how long does it travel?
lightning wouldn't hit a river. . . lightnings strike objects that are nearest to it or the highest/tallest object connected to the ground. . . I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more objects that are more likely to be struck by a lightning rather than a river. . .
Why does your car smoke after using gumout?
Because it releases the carbon and buildup in your motor. That has to go somewhere. The exhaust. That smoke is just a lot of carbon buildup from your motor.
What damages do lightning strikes cause?
lighting strikes the earth by being atracted to protons. when an earth bound object senses a compatible electric current it feels the need to bind. so it sends out its' own current therefore attracting the lighting to it. there are protons and most all things. so that is why it is dangerous. if there is a tree outside somebodys daughters window during a lighting storm and lighting hits it, then bye bye daughter if it falls wrong way. lighting is the main cause of the California wild fires. arsen of wannabe pyros also take a great part. however interesting lightning is, be wary of it.
