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Lightning can occur anywhere that conditions are right for it, and it can be created artificially with a Tesla Coil, but some locations are more likely than others. Tampa, FL has more lightning strikes than anyplace in the world, and Tampa is the native word for "sticks of fire." The expression "a bolt from the blue" is a metaphor for a lightning strike on a cloudless day. In addition, there are flash lightning and cloud-to-cloud lightning, and perhaps other kinds of lightning.
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In what months are thunder storms most likely to occur in the US?
During Spring and Summer.
Why does thundering occur with out lightning?
While lightning produces very high temperatures, the amount of air it heats is fairly small. In most cases a bolt of lightning is a few miles away, too far away to feel the heat. People have felt the heat from lightning, but only when it struck dangerously close.
Do all thunder storms produce lightning?
No. Occasionally storms occur and there is no rain. This happens most often in arid regions. In many cases the rain falls, but evaporates before reaching the ground, a phenomenon called virga.
Can there be a thunderstorm with no lightning?
Thunder is caused by the explosive expansion of air that gets super-heated very quickly by a lightning bolt. There can be no thunder without lightning, although you may not be able to see the lightning that caused it.
What is it called when lightning that appears in remote distance and appears to produce no thunder?
It's popularly known as "heat lightning," but meteorologists will tell you that there is really no such thing as a type of lightning that produces no thunder and is distinct from lightning that produces audible thunder. All lightning produces thunder, but it can only be heard for a distance of at most 15-20 miles under normal conditions. At night in certain conditions, lightning can be visible 125 miles away. You may not be able to hear the thunder because you are too far from the storm, but others within that 15 mile radius can hear thunder following the lightning strike.
Can thunder storms occur without lightning?
most likely there is lighting from a further away storm and that's why the thunder occurs other wise i don't know
What would most likely happen during a rain storm?
it would thunder and have lightning
In what months are thunder storms most likely to occur in the US?
During Spring and Summer.
Where in the world are bushfires most likely to occur?
daily mainly arson and lightning strike fires
Which severe weather event is mostly likely to occur in your community?
In my community, thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning are the most common severe weather events. Occasionally, tornadoes and flash floods can also occur.
Why does thundering occur with out lightning?
While lightning produces very high temperatures, the amount of air it heats is fairly small. In most cases a bolt of lightning is a few miles away, too far away to feel the heat. People have felt the heat from lightning, but only when it struck dangerously close.
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.
Do all thunder storms produce lightning?
No. Occasionally storms occur and there is no rain. This happens most often in arid regions. In many cases the rain falls, but evaporates before reaching the ground, a phenomenon called virga.
Can there be a thunderstorm with no lightning?
Thunder is caused by the explosive expansion of air that gets super-heated very quickly by a lightning bolt. There can be no thunder without lightning, although you may not be able to see the lightning that caused it.
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.
What do most hurricanes form?
rains, winds, tornadoes, thunder, and lightning
What phobia is the fear of lightning?
Most sources cite 3 or 4 possible answers, however, almost all sources claim these to be the fear of 'thunder and lightning' Astraphobia Brontophobia Ceraunophobia Keraunophobia The most likely way these are broken down, are with Brontophobia being the fear of thunder bronto is the latin prefix for thunder, Cerauno/Kerauno-phobia being the fear of thunder AND lightning - since Cerauno/Kerauno are used as latin words for thunder *and* lightning (or either, but it can be both). This leaves Astraphobia as the specific fear of lightning alone. However, the 3-4 words are used interchangably for fear of thunder and/or lightning, so you'll probably find you'd need to specifically state which you mean, no matter which of the words you use.
