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This depends on where you are. If you are inside you have nothing to worry about. If you are outside, spread at least 200 feet from your friends and crouch down over your feet with your back rounded over hugging your needs facing the ground. A round surface is less likely to get struck. Also, do not be near a tree.
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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.
Does thunder flash 5 mins after lightning?
No, thunder actually happens simultaneously with lightning. The sound of thunder is created by the rapid expansion and contraction of the air surrounding a lightning bolt. The time it takes for you to hear thunder after seeing lightning depends on how far away the lightning strike is. Every 5 seconds between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the thunder equals approximately 1 mile of distance.
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 is stronger lightning or thunder?
Thunder i guess but lightning make a sound of thunder so it would probably be both!
What is thunder and how does it occur?
Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt. Lightning, which is a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, heats the air to around 30,000 degrees Celsius, causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
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.
What happens when there is lightning?
when there's lightning there's thunder and when there's thunder there's rain and wind.
What happens during a lightening storm?
Thunder and lightning
Lighting without Thunder?
Lightning without thunder is not possible since thunder is directly caused by lightning. When lightning strikes, it superheats the air around it, causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we perceive as thunder. The closer you are to the lightning, the louder the thunder will be.
What is The loud crashing or rumbling noise heard after a flash of lightning?
Thunder is the loud crashing or rumbling noise heard after a flash of lightning. This happens because lightning heats the air around it, causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
Thunder is to Lightning as Grape is to Sun Raisin Seed Wine?
(Moved from discussion comments) SEED! Lightning happens first. then thunder. So... Thunder is to Lightning as Grape is to Seed. (2nd, 1st):(2nd, 1st)
Does thunder flash 5 mins after lightning?
No, thunder actually happens simultaneously with lightning. The sound of thunder is created by the rapid expansion and contraction of the air surrounding a lightning bolt. The time it takes for you to hear thunder after seeing lightning depends on how far away the lightning strike is. Every 5 seconds between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the thunder equals approximately 1 mile of distance.
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.
Is thunder the eco of lightning?
thunder is the sound of lightning if that is what you are asking
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?
Thunder is "heleleʻi" and lightning is "ainalā" in Hawaiian.
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.
