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How many seconds does lightning strike?
you can see the lightning for only about a second or so but you can hear the thunder for a couple seconds.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes, aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, so it can attract lightning strikes. However, lightning is more likely to strike taller objects that provide a path of least resistance to the ground.
What do they use on building so lightning doesnt strike it?
Usally a metal rod on top of the buliding to attract the lightning
Can lightning strike a concrete door stoop?
Yes, lightning can strike a concrete door stoop if it is the highest point in the vicinity. Concrete is a good conductor of electricity, so the energy from the lightning strike would likely travel through the stoop into the ground. It is important to take precautions during a thunderstorm to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
Does lightning strike without a storm?
Yes, lightning can strike without a storm. This type of lightning, known as "clear-air lightning," occurs when the electric fields in the atmosphere are strong enough to produce lightning even in the absence of clouds or rain. These strikes are rare but can still pose a danger to individuals outdoors.
Why does lightning strike so much in tangerine county Florida?
The Tangerine County of Florida gets hit by so much lightning because the state is a peninsula completely surrounded by warm tropical water. Evaporation in the unstable air of the tropics creates thunderstorms, and these create lightning.
How many seconds does lightning strike?
you can see the lightning for only about a second or so but you can hear the thunder for a couple seconds.
When and where does lightning strike most often?
IN warm places or in the summer, mostly strikes men, on big open fields such as a golf courseFlorida! This is also where most old people retire, so maybe senior citizens attract lightning?!?
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes, aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, so it can attract lightning strikes. However, lightning is more likely to strike taller objects that provide a path of least resistance to the ground.
Why is lighting strike so close to the ground here?
because (fork lightning in particular) lightning starts on the ground!
What do they use on building so lightning doesnt strike it?
Usally a metal rod on top of the buliding to attract the lightning
Can lightning strike a concrete door stoop?
Yes, lightning can strike a concrete door stoop if it is the highest point in the vicinity. Concrete is a good conductor of electricity, so the energy from the lightning strike would likely travel through the stoop into the ground. It is important to take precautions during a thunderstorm to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
How much power is in one strike of lightning?
this depends on what you are asking, exactly. the actual measurement of power is very different than if you were asking how many volts are in a bolt a lightning. please clarify your question so we know how to answer.
Does lightning strike without a storm?
Yes, lightning can strike without a storm. This type of lightning, known as "clear-air lightning," occurs when the electric fields in the atmosphere are strong enough to produce lightning even in the absence of clouds or rain. These strikes are rare but can still pose a danger to individuals outdoors.
How far can you hear thunder?
Typically, thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away from a lightning strike. Sound travels much slower than light, so there is a delay between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder.
Why is ligtning dangeruos?
it has an extremely high energy, so high it could melt an iron in a single strike. it's not so dangerous if you are superman, or if the lightning didn't strike you
Does lighting always strike the tallest objects?
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees, buildings, or towers because they offer an easier path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground. However, lightning can strike the ground directly or move horizontally, so being the tallest object does not guarantee a strike.
