0
What else can I help you with?
What does it mean if you see a flash of thunder and clap of thunder at almost the exact same time?
It means your too close to the lightning!
What does it mean if you see a flash of lightning and clap of thunder at almost the exact same time?
Just for fun: If you see a clap of thunder, call a journalist! More seriously, if you see a flash of lightning and hear a clap of thunder at almost the same exact time, it means that the electrical discharge that generated both the lightning and the thunder is very close to you, and you should take precautions immediately to avoid injury to yourself. Usually, the most practical precaution is to seek shelter in a building protected by lightning rods or a metal vehicle that will conduct electricity around you more readily than through you!
Do you hear thunder clap before or after the lightning bolt?
Since the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, you will see the lightening bolt first. If you count the seconds between the two, you will have a rough estimate as to how far away the lightening bolt is.
What causes claps of thunder?
Lightning is very hot, about 27760 degrees Celsius. When the lightning heats the air around it , the air instantly expands, resounding with a shock wave.The clap is an indication of how close you are to the lightning strike, a sharp bang means you are very close ( the sound will come almost immediately after the strike or at the same time), if you are farther away it will sound like a rumble as the sound waves bounce off the geographical features on its way to you ( the thunder will come several seconds later than the lightning strike )As kids we used to count the seconds that it took for the thunder to resound after a lightning strike to tell how far away it was, one second for one mile
How do you estimate how far lightning is away from you?
To estimate your distance from a thunderstorm count the number of seconds between a flash of lightning and the next clap of thunder. Divide your answer by 5. See the related link below.
What is a thunder slap?
A thunder "slap" does not exist. A thunder "clap" does. A thunder clap is the term given to the sound thunder is and makes.
What is a collective noun for thunder that starts with c?
The collective noun for thunder that starts with the letter "c" is "clap." In meteorology, a clap of thunder refers to the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt. Thunder is created when lightning heats the air, causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
What does it mean if you see a flash of thunder and clap of thunder at almost the exact same time?
It means your too close to the lightning!
What are some Compound words with thunder lightning clap and storm?
thunderthunderclapthunderstormthunderstrucklightninglightning boltclapclapboardthunderclapstormrainstormsandstormhailstormthunderstormfirestormsnowstormbrainstormwindstorm
The clap of a thunder was heard 4 seconds after the flash of lightning was seen If the air temperature was 28 degree celsius how far was the lightning?
the lightning was 0.8 miles away.
What does it mean if you see a flash of lightning and clap of thunder at almost the exact same time?
Just for fun: If you see a clap of thunder, call a journalist! More seriously, if you see a flash of lightning and hear a clap of thunder at almost the same exact time, it means that the electrical discharge that generated both the lightning and the thunder is very close to you, and you should take precautions immediately to avoid injury to yourself. Usually, the most practical precaution is to seek shelter in a building protected by lightning rods or a metal vehicle that will conduct electricity around you more readily than through you!
What has two hands but cant clap?
Thunder claps.
What is another word for a clap of thunder?
A peal of thunder
What is a loud noise created when lightning rapidly hits the atmosphere?
The loud noise is called 'thunder' or 'a thunder clap'. The sudden increase in pressure and temperature from lightning produces rapid expansion of the air surrounding and within a bolt of lightning. In turn, this expansion of air creates a sonic shock wave which produces the sound of thunder.
Why is there a gap between seeing lighting and hearing thunder?
Lightning is a visible phenomenon that travels at the speed of light, while sound from thunder travels much slower at the speed of sound. This difference in speed is why we see the lightning first before hearing the thunder, creating a gap between the two perceptions.
the clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog?
the clap of thunder went bang and scared my poor dog
Is sound energy a clap of thunder?
No, sound energy is a form of energy produced by vibrations that travel through a medium, such as air, water, or solids. A clap of thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air due to the extreme heat generated by a lightning strike in the atmosphere.
