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Static discharge is causes the spark that is seen when electricity in a thunderhead discharges. The most common name for this type of spark or discharge is lightening.

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What is it called when lighting strikes within one cloud?

When lightning strikes within one cloud, it is called intra-cloud lightning. This type of lightning occurs when the electric charge within a cloud becomes unbalanced and discharges within the same cloud, rather than traveling to the ground or to another cloud.


Why are we usually unaware of ground to cloud lightning?

We are usually unaware of ground-to-cloud lightning because it occurs high in the atmosphere, often within thunderclouds, making it difficult to see from the ground. Additionally, these lightning strikes are less frequent than cloud-to-ground strikes, which are more visible and dramatic. The upward movement of these strikes can also be subtle, as they originate from tall structures or the ground reaching up to the clouds, often lacking the bright flash associated with downward strikes. Hence, our perception and experiences are primarily shaped by the more common cloud-to-ground lightning events.


Why does lightning need to touch the ground?

it doesn't. there are also cloud to cloudlightning strikes.


When a lightning bolt transfers a charge of 17 coulombs when it strikes the ground. How many electrons does the lightning bolt transfer as it strikes the ground?

If a lightening bolt transfers twenty three coulombs to earth how many electrons are transferred?


How many lightning strikes occur every minute in the us?

On average, there are about 20 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the United States per year, which translates to around 38 strikes per minute.

Related Questions

Does lightning strike from the ground up?

No, lightning strikes from the sky down.


What to do when lightning strikes and your in a open ground?

RUN!


Does lightning strike from the ground up or from the sky down?

Lightning typically strikes from the sky down to the ground.


Does lightning strike downward or upward?

Lightning strikes downward from the clouds to the ground.


What is happening when lightning strikes the ground?

it electricutes stuff


What is it called when lighting strikes within one cloud?

When lightning strikes within one cloud, it is called intra-cloud lightning. This type of lightning occurs when the electric charge within a cloud becomes unbalanced and discharges within the same cloud, rather than traveling to the ground or to another cloud.


Does lightning strike upwards?

No, lightning does not strike upwards. Lightning typically strikes downwards from the clouds to the ground.


When lightning strikes within one cloud it is called lightning?

It's called in-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning.


Does lightning come up from the ground during a thunderstorm?

No, lightning does not come up from the ground during a thunderstorm. Lightning typically originates from the clouds and strikes downward towards the ground.


How many different types of lighting strikes are there?

There are three main types of lightning strikes: cloud-to-ground strikes, intra-cloud strikes, and cloud-to-cloud strikes. Cloud-to-ground strikes are the most common and well-known type, where lightning extends from the cloud to the ground. Intra-cloud strikes occur within the cloud itself, and cloud-to-cloud strikes happen between different clouds.


If lightning strikes the ground near you can it harm you?

Yes, lightning can harm you if it strikes the ground near you. The electrical current can travel through the ground and cause injuries or even death if you are within the vicinity. It's important to seek shelter indoors during a thunderstorm to stay safe from lightning strikes.


What is the preventive?

thunder cannot be prevented thunder forms after lightning strikes when lightning strikes it opens up a hole in the air called channels after lightning strikes air collapsed back in causing soundwaves that we here called thunder