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Lightning can strike and kill you, or start fires. Thunder can't hurt anyone.

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The origin of thunder and why is it dangerous?

Thunder is the result of the rapid expansion of the column of superheated air that surrounds a lightning discharge. The lightning is dangerous, but the thunder isn't.


What is the most dangerous type of thunder?

Cloud-to-ground lightning is one of the most dangerous types of thunder, as it can strike directly and cause significant damage or injury. It poses a threat to both people and property during thunderstorms.


Is it dangerous to hear the thunder at the same time you see the lightning?

It could be. The light from the flash travels much more quickly than the sound waves that make up the thunder. So a longer time between them indicates that the lightning is farther away. If the thunder is immediate, you are very close to the lightning!


Is thunder and rain dangerous to electric appliances?

Thunder is just noise, so no. No to rain, too, unless the appliance is outdoors. Lightning, which causes thunder, could be dangerous to appliances with delicate electronics in them.


What is more ahead lightning or thunder?

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Is thunder bolt weaker than thunder?

A thunder bolt is simply an incorrect name for a lightning bolt. And, since lightning carries much more energy than thunder, the "thunderbolt" is NOT weaker than thunder.


Is thunder the eco of lightning?

thunder is the sound of lightning if that is what you are asking


Why is an electrical storm dangerous?

Assuming that you mean a thunder and lightning storm, it is dangerous to swim because water is a conductor to electricity similarly to metal. If the storm is close, meaning you can see the lightning, you should get out of the pool immediately because it is possible that lightning will strike the pool.


What are the latin words for thunder and lightning?

The Latin words for thunder and lightning are: Thunder = Tonitrus Lightning = Fulgoris, Fulgor Storm = Procella


How do you say thunder and lightning in Hawaiian?

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Does thunder cause lightning or does lightning cause thunder. Explain?

Lightning causes thunder. Lightning is a massive electrical discharge that you see as a bolt or flash of light. Thunder is the sound caused when the lightning superheats the air, creating a shockwave.


What happens when there is lightning but no thunder?

Thunder is the sound caused by lightning, there is always thunder with lightning. If you cannot hear thunder maybe that is because you are too far away from the storm.