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When lightning strikes you can see the light energy being produced. What type of energy produces the thunder?
Thunder is produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning strike, causing the air to vibrate and create sound waves which we hear as thunder. Thunder is essentially the sound produced by the intense heat and energy from a lightning strike rapidly heating and expanding the air.
What is sound made by thunder called?
Strictly speaking thunder doesn't make a sound. Thunder IS the sound made by lightning. Thunder is always proceeded by lightning and the sound is literally the sound of the bolt of lightning ripping through the air at an incredible speed ionising the air, rapidly raising temperature, breaking the sound barrier and physically hitting the earth. The sound can be described as a rumble, a screech, a boom or a crack depending upon your proximity to the lightning and its type.
Why is thunder different colors?
Thunder is actually a sound, not a color. The flashes of light associated with thunderstorms are lightning, which can sometimes appear different colors depending on the conditions, such as the type of lightning, the particles in the air, and the distance from the observer.
Does heat lightning touch the ground during a storm?
Heat lightning does not touch the ground during a storm. It is a type of lightning that occurs high in the sky and is often seen in the distance, appearing as a flickering glow without thunder.
What is another type of energy associated by lightning?
Another type of energy associated with lightning is thermal energy. When lightning strikes, it produces temperatures of up to 30,000 kelvins (53,540 degrees Fahrenheit), making it hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat is a form of thermal energy released during a lightning strike.
What type of clouds are thunder and lightning typically associated with?
Thunder and lightning are typically associated with cumulonimbus clouds.
With which type of clouds are thunder and lightning often associated?
Thunder and lightning are often associated with cumulonimbus clouds.
When lightning strikes you can see the light energy being produced. What type of energy produces the thunder?
Thunder is produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning strike, causing the air to vibrate and create sound waves which we hear as thunder. Thunder is essentially the sound produced by the intense heat and energy from a lightning strike rapidly heating and expanding the air.
What type of lightning is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is just ordinary lightning that is too far away for you to hear the thunder.
What causes the phenomenon of lightning in clouds without the accompanying sound of thunder?
Lightning in clouds without the sound of thunder is often caused by heat lightning. This type of lightning occurs when a storm is far away and the sound of thunder cannot travel as far as the light from the lightning.
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 type of weather is brontophobia?
Brontophobia is not a weather but a fear. Brontophobia is the fear of lightning and thunder.
What is sound made by thunder called?
Strictly speaking thunder doesn't make a sound. Thunder IS the sound made by lightning. Thunder is always proceeded by lightning and the sound is literally the sound of the bolt of lightning ripping through the air at an incredible speed ionising the air, rapidly raising temperature, breaking the sound barrier and physically hitting the earth. The sound can be described as a rumble, a screech, a boom or a crack depending upon your proximity to the lightning and its type.
When lightning appears in the remote distance and appears to produce no thunder it is called?
When lightning appears in the remote distance and produces little to no thunder, it is often referred to as "heat lightning." This phenomenon occurs when the light from distant lightning strikes travels to the observer without the accompanying thunder, which dissipates over long distances. Heat lightning is typically seen on warm summer nights and is a common misperception that it's a different type of lightning.
A storm that produces a lot of rain thunder and lightning is called what?
That type of storm is typically referred to as a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms are characterized by the presence of lightning, thunder, and typically produce heavy rainfall.
What is a thunder glass?
Thunder glass is a type of glass created by nature. It is created by lightning striking something like quartzose in soil or sand.
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.
