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Thunderstorms and Lightning
Also referred to as a lightning storm, a thunderstorm is a weather form wherein thunder and lightning are present. Thunderstorms, most especially if accompanied by heavy rains and downburst winds, pose hazards to people and the environment.
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Good question. Undoubtedly lightning can kill creatures in the sea, however, it seems unlikely that this is a frequent problem. To understand why, let's look at cows in the field during a lightning storm. It has been discovered that if a tree surrounded by cows is struck by lightning, the cows extremely close to the tree may be killed regardless of how they are pointed, while farther away, only the cows pointed either towards or away from the tree will be killed--but the cows oriented on imaginary concentric circles around the tree will be okay. Why would this be? Well, the lightning's high voltage disperses circularly from the point of the strike, decreasing evenly as it spreads outward. The cows pointing towards or away from the tree get the high voltage on two feet and a lower voltage on the other two, causing a large current right through the heart. If they are concentric with the tree, the current does not flow from front to back, thus causing very little current through the cows' hearts. For fish it is about the same situation. Only some fish pointed to or from the strike and located close to the strike would be killed. The energy dispersal in the water is very rapid, and if a fish is more-or-less pointed concentrically to the strike...no problem. For the survivors...Hey! fried fish for lunch.
Can anyone offer ways to protect yourself in the event of a derecho?
The precautions to take for a derecho are similar to those for a tornado. Stay indoors and seek shelter underground or in a windowless room. Trailer homes should probably be abandoned for sturdier shelter.
What is the process that creates or causes thunder?
Lightning appears when condensed water (think of clouds) turns into ice crystals and water droplets, and wind smashes this together, because of this energy the wind puts in this hail, positive and negative particles are separated. When there is enough of a charge difference lightning strikes either moving from one part of the storm to another or hitting the ground. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning. It occurs as the lightning instantaneously heats the air to tens of thousands of degrees. The air expands rapidly and sends out a shockwave.
What you perceive as the pitch of a sound is your sensory response to its?
frequency, which is the number of cycles per second the sound wave goes through. The higher the frequency, the higher the pitch perceived.
What is stronger Tsunami or Earthquake?
It depends on where you live.
If you live in a city with skyscrapers and stores, an earthquake would be worse because if the earthquake was high on magnitude, it might knock down buildings and glass would be shattered everywhere!
If you live in a village or small town near the ocean, a tsunami would be worse. The small houses could be easily swept away by the strong currents and water. You would never see your belongings again.
When was the last hail storm in Austin?
In March 2009, a large hail storm struck north Austin, with stones as large as three inches. This storm was notable for the large area it covered, from the Four Points area on the west to Parmer Lane at the 45 Tollway on the east. Insurance companies rated it one of the most expensive hail storms on record. In 2008, a hail storm cut a narrow swath from Tarrytown to Hyde Park. This same storm also resulted in hail damage in Lost Creek and surrounding neighborhoods. This was an unusual storm in that it left some homes battered, while one block away there was no hail at all. In 2007, small hail storms hit parts of Circle C in south Austin, portions of Cedar Park and Leander, and neighborhoods in Round Rock. In 2006, parts of Leander, Pflugerville, and far north Austin were hit. In 2005, Northwest hills was pummeled by large hail. The five years prior to 2005 were pretty quiet, with only very isolated hail in and around Austin. I know all this because I own Premier Roofing.
Why does a cathedral have a safety lightning conductor?
This is because a cathedral consist of a high up point. This point is very prone to being struck by lightening since it is usually one of the highest points around its location, and lightening strikes the thing that is closest to it. Having a safety lightening conductor is safer for the cathedral to prevent fires.
Will lightning kill you if you are inside on the floor?
Anything is possible. But there is such a slight chance of that happening.
How to stay safe indooors:
. stay away from windows
. dont take a bath or shower
. dont be near an outlet or dont plug your laptop into the wall and use it
. Unplug any tech to protect it from exploding... (Unplug TV Dish and TV Especially)
. DO NOT hold a metallic object... (e.g: Spoon or Knife)
. I personally shut the curtains too...
. You could also go to bed and read a book or rest, but this is optional! :D
Can you use the cleaner mean green or greased lightning?
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Can lightning storms be predicted?
While lightning storms can be forecasted to some extent using weather data and radar technologies, predicting the exact timing and location of lightning strikes is still challenging. Meteorologists can identify conditions that are conducive to lightning, but the exact behavior of individual lightning bolts remains unpredictable.
What happens to period when frequency increase?
As frequency increases, the period decreases. This relationship is inverse, meaning that a higher frequency corresponds to a shorter period. Mathematically, the period is the reciprocal of the frequency, so as one increases, the other decreases.
Sky lightning is more commonly known as a lightning bolt or simply lightning.
a glacier that stays in one spot ( stationary )
answer 2 the above is OK, but these stationary ice fields are usually called ice plateaus. And they are plateaus because they don't move; otherwise they would be sloping. Actually they may have a very slight slope, but they will appear flat.
Give the metric unit to measure the weight of paper?
It really depends how big the piece of paper is, but a good idea would be square centimetres.
Examples
- A0 paper is such that it has an area of 1m2 or 10000cm2.
- A4 paper has an area of 1/16m2 or 625cm2.
Does mobile crane need lightning protection?
Yes, mobile cranes should have lightning protection in place to reduce the risk of damage and ensure the safety of both the equipment and operators. Lightning protection systems such as lightning rods and grounding wires help to divert the electrical current safely to the ground in the event of a lightning strike. It is important to follow safety guidelines and regulations to ensure proper lightning protection for mobile cranes.
To find the average speed for the entire journey, we use the formula: average speed = total distance / total time. In this case, since the distance for the whole journey is 120 km and the speeds for going and coming back are 60 kmph and 40 kmph, respectively, we determine the total time taken for the journey first. Time taken for going = 120 km / 60 kmph = 2 hours. Time taken for coming back = 120 km / 40 kmph = 3 hours. Therefore, total time for the journey = 2 hours + 3 hours = 5 hours. Finally, average speed = 120 km / 5 hours = 24 kmph.
Does Mexico get thunder storms?
Every year; hurricanes are seasonal events:
- Pacific hurricane season: May 15 to November 30 - affecting cities such as Acapulco, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos
- Atlantic hurricane season: June 1 to November 30 - affecting cities such as Cancun, Cozumel, Veracruz and the Mayan Riviera.
What year did benjamanin Franklin invent electricity?
He didn't.
Thales, a Greek, found that when amber was rubbed with silk it attracted feathers and other light objects. He had discovered static electricity. The Greek word for amber is �electron', from which we get �electricity' and �electronics'.
1600 - William Gilbert invented the term electricity William Gilbert, scientist and physician to Queen Elizabeth I, invented the term electricity (from the Greek word for amber, elecktra). He was the first person to describe the earth's magnetic field and to realise that there is a relationship between magnetism and electricity.
1752 - Franklin proved that lightning is a form of electricity Benjamin Franklin, famous U.S. politician, flew a kite with a metal tip into a thunderstorm to prove that lightning is a form of electricity. He was very lucky he wasn't killed. Don't try this at home! answer is from the following link: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/44783
Why cant you swim in a thunderstorm?
Water (unless pure H2O) is
an excellent conductor of electric current. During thunderstorms lightning may hit the water and any swimmer in it may suffer injuries, even if the lightning does not strike the swimmer directly.
How do you play flapjack the card game?
you put one card on the table at a time and if it is a jack, you hit it, the first person to hit the card gets the card and all of the ones below it. the winner is the person with the most cards.
Which can form parralel streaks of lightning?
When lightning strikes, it can create parallel streaks of lightning in the sky. This occurs when the electrical discharge follows a relatively straight path through the atmosphere. This phenomenon can result in a spectacular display of multiple streaks of lightning running parallel to each other.
Which way may winds blow in mountainous or hilly areas during the daytime?
During the daytime, winds in mountainous or hilly areas typically blow upslope as the sun heats the mountain slopes, causing air to rise and cooler air to flow in to replace it. This process is known as upslope winds.
Hail Alley is a region in the central United States that experiences a disproportionately high frequency of hailstorms. This area includes parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming, where severe hailstorms are more common due to atmospheric conditions that support hail formation.
What are some of the warning signs of polio?
Warning signs of polio include flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, fatigue, and muscle stiffness. As the disease progresses, muscle weakness or paralysis can occur, usually affecting the legs. In severe cases, polio can lead to respiratory or swallowing difficulties.
