Thunderstorms and Lightning

Hydropower and wind power are two energy sources that use mechanical energy to produce electricity. In hydropower, flowing water turns turbines to generate electricity, while in wind power, wind turns the blades of a turbine to generate electricity.

The speed of light is about 880 thousand timesfaster than the speed of sound.

The captain of the ship is typically in charge during a storm at sea. They are responsible for making decisions to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel, and may work closely with the ship's crew and other officers to navigate through the storm safely.

The thunder sound on your computer is typically a predefined audio clip or effect that is played when a system alert or notification is triggered. It is usually designed to grab the user's attention and indicate that something significant has occurred on the device.

Clouds contain tiny crystals of ice and droplets of water,which move against each other. This can cause huge amounts of charge to build up in clouds . Ordinary,nothing happens due to this charge is great enough and the wind brings the clouds close together,the charge can jump from one cloud to another through the air. This electric discharge is called 'LIGHTNING'.

Radiant energy is a term that is almost exclusively used for electromagnetic energy. When something is hot, it emits radiant energy. The sun is an obvious example, but all object actually emit radiant energy. The hotter the object, the more energy.

Sound does carry energy, but it is not electromagnetic. Objects can emit sound and even "radiate" sound, but the term radiant energy is not normally used for sound.

No one is credited with the discovery of weather. Weather has been present longer than man has walked the earth. Christopher Columbus recorded the details of what is possibly the first account of a hurricane back in 1495, and Ben Franklin discovered some ways to predict the weather.

One of the original Brat Packers was Emilio Estevez. He appeared in iconic 80s movies like "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire" alongside other members of the Brat Pack.

Thunderstorms are rare in Antarctica due to the continent's extremely cold and dry conditions. However, they can occur occasionally during the summer months near the coastlines where moisture and warmer air masses interact.

No, having Harrington rods does not impact a person's likelihood of being struck by lightning. Lightning strikes are random and do not target individuals based on medical devices they may have. It is important to follow safety precautions during storms regardless of any medical devices.

Yes, it is dangerous to be near a lake during a thunderstorm as water can conduct electricity, increasing the risk of being struck by lightning. Seek shelter indoors during a thunderstorm to stay safe.

You could consider rescheduling the picnic if possible, as scattered thunderstorms can pose a risk to outdoor activities. Alternatively, you might also look for an indoor venue or have a backup plan in case the weather worsens. Safety should always be the top priority when planning outdoor events.

as of now, no, and to tell you the truth I don't think they're going to make a 4th, sorry. But another excellent game (It's not a series like STH) is caravaneer at sugar free games, it's my all time favorite.

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...I believe that the area that suffers the highest number of thunderstorms is on the norfolk / suffolk border (the Lakenheath / Thetford Forest area). This is because the area experiences a continental style climate with warm (occasionally hot) summers. Therefore it suffers home grown storms but also those imported from the near continent as its geographical location means that anything moving north / northeastwards out of France tends to hit this area of England. I would estimate that the area experiences around 20 days of lightning activity per year - please correct me if I'm wrong....

mike

It takes time for the sound of the thunder to travel from the location of the actual lightning bolt to where you are. The speed of sound is approximately 343 meters/sec, but the speed of light is 300,000km/sec, which explains why you can see it way before you hear it. I'd recommend looking at http://www.myvalleyweather.com/mostpopular/story/How-far-away-is-that-Thunderstorm/gehnIxukS0-8g0uvzwslFw.cspx.

Wow, a really vague question. OK, we'll work with it going from a well designed VCR down to a low-end model.

High-end VCR's (and other electronic devices) have "Varistors" in them, often called MOV's ("Metal Oxide Varistors"). What are they? Think of them as keepers of a damn, and when the water gets too high, they close the damn. Varistors are rated by voltage and joules (the amount of current that it can't handle). So, for example, a high-end VCR might have a 130 volt or a 150 volt MOV in it.

Normally, a MOV appears transparent to the electronics and the voltage, like it doesn't even exist. But, when the voltage applied to it hit's the threshold it is rated for, it shorts out (kind of like connecting two wires togeter), in an effort to protect the electronics further on. To prevent the device from blowing the fuse/circuit breaker in your house, a fuse is *always* added before the MOV, so that when the MOV blows (shorts out), it will force the fuse to blow (open), breaking the connection.

So, in a high-end VCR, you would have to replace the MOV and the fuse. Sure, you could get away with just removing the MOV (they cannot be "reset) and just put in a new fuse, but that woudn't be doing it "right".

Cheaper VCR's have a fuse and a power transformer. Fairly obviously, you would want to replace the fuse.

The cheapest VCR's have power transformers that have built-in thermal fuses, that upon a surge, detect the increased heat and permanently blow. While one might be tempted to simply remove the thermal fuse, it could be a very signficant (and dangerous) act. Often when a transformer blows, some of it's windings get shorted together, creating increased current and therefore increased heat. Bypassing the thermal fuse is great way to get a visit from your local fire department.

In this case you would first replace the transformer (and if the fuse if blown), and see how it works. If all holds well, you're fine. If it blows again, more circuitry is shorted (down the power supply line) and it would probably be a good time to get a new VCR.

Lightning strikes from the sky when a channel of charged ions reaches down from the sky to connect with a channel of the opposite charge that is reaching up. This causes a flash of light called a step leader when electricity travels between the charges.

Yes, parakeets can be scared of thunderstorms due to the loud noises and changes in atmospheric pressure. To help comfort them, you can create a safe and quiet environment for them to retreat to during the storm.

Yes, seek shelter indoors or in a hard-topped metal vehicle, avoid open fields, isolated trees, high ground, bodies of water, and metal objects. If indoors, stay away from windows, plumbing, and electronics. Remember not to use landline phones or take a shower during a thunderstorm.

Be elsewhere. If it hits you, it is pure luck if you live or die. You might try lying absolutely flat on the ground, well away from trees etc. If it hits you then, it should pass through the absolute minimum of your body.

The classic victim seems to be someone dodging rain by getting under a tree, or a golfer who just has to finish the game. Waving a metal stick over your head while standing well away from anything else that might divert the strike, is a no-no. But it *is* a way of finishing the golf game.

If you are in a car, stay inside, not touching any metal. Strikes then have a tendency to pass through the metal body of the car, jump past or through the tires, and safely into the ground. No, the tires won't keep the lightning from grounding itself. After traveling through miles of air, a few inches of tire rubber are like nothing.

Hi. Just this New Year's Eve, I was with my cousins by my stairs. A random flash, kind of like being fully flashed by lightning, occured. If this happened, don't think it is a detached retina. Many people think this but it is in most causes either actually lightning or a paranormal occurance. I've always suspected a ghost in my house, but only because my room is at the end of a large coridor xD. I would do one of two things-either tell someone to help in paranormal occurances, or preform a ritual type of thing to your house. I hope I helped understand whats going on. as I said, though, if your seeing flashes like a light bulb (not like your whole eyesight) that is probably a detached retina. Again, I hope I helped you out man.

Doc. Nick

Sprite lightning is one of the rarest types of lightning and occurs high in the atmosphere above thunderstorms. They are large, brief, and red in color, resembling jellyfish. Sprites are not often observed due to their short duration and high altitude.

A panhard rod is used to keep the axle centered under the vehicle in a leaf-sprung suspension system. It helps to prevent lateral movement of the axle during cornering, which can improve handling and stability.

Light travels slower through a medium. Generaly the dencer the medium the slower light travels.

Light travels fastest through a vacuum assuming its speed is not being affected by gravity which also affects the speed of light.

Examples. A very very thick piece of glass will appear thinner than it actually is and a streight stick will appear to bend if put into water at an angle.