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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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Which region in the US State of Florida is nicknamed the lightning capital of the world?

No Tampa is the lighting capital of the U S. Some where in South Africa is the Lighting of the world.

After a lightning strike what is the smell?

After a lightning strike, the smell often reported is ozone. Ozone has a sharp, metallic scent that is reminiscent of chlorine or bleach.

When lightning appears in the remote distance and appears to produce no thunder sound?

It still produces thunder - however... the further the sound wave travels through the air, the more it weakens. If you're a long way from the storm - chances are the sound of the thunder will have dissipated before it gets to you.

Is Rick Riordan going to write a 6th lightning thief book?

I think that he is going to make a another book but it will be about another half blood i think.

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No, there won't be a sixth book in the Percy Jackson series. But, there will be another 5 book series about camp half blood which will mention percy.

What atmospheric conditions are common to thunderstorms tornadoes and hurricanes?

You would expect some conditions to be common between them as tornadoes are spawned by thunderstorms and hurricanes are composed of them.

One of the main conditions you will find is instability. If you lift a parcel of air higher into the atmosphere it will cool, but so will the air around you. If the rates of cooling work so that the parcel becomes warmer and thus less dense than its surroundings, then the atmosphere is said to be unstable.

This instability is usually helped by plentiful warm, moist air. When the air warm and moist, the moisture will condense as the air cools, releasing heat to its surroundings. This slows the rate at which rising air cools, amking it more likely to become warmer than its surroundings. This release of energy is what powers a thunderstorm.

Why was thunder bay named thunder bay?

Thunder Bay, located in Ontario, Canada, was named after the nearby Thunder Bay, a natural harbor on the north shore of Lake Superior. The name is believed to have originated from the sound of thunderstorms over the bay, which was noted by early European explorers. The area was significant for its fur trade history and later became an important shipping and transportation hub. The city itself was formed in 1970 through the amalgamation of the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur.

What are the positive effects of lightning to humans?

While lightning can be dangerous, it does have some positive effects to humans. For example, some people find lightning exciting or aesthetically pleasing.

What should you do caught in severe storm condition?

Put on your life jacket if it's not on already. (Reference: TP-12)

Why doesn't thunder and lighting happen at the same time?

Actually, thunder and lightning DO happen at the same time, but unless you are within the immediate proximity of the lightning strike, the observer usually sees the flash before hearing the thunder because light travels much faster (~11,000,000 mph) than sound (~750 mph).

How Lightning can heat the surrounding air to over?

Lightning can heat the surrounding air to over 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16,600 degrees Celsius) in a fraction of a second. This intense heat causes the air to rapidly expand, creating a shock wave that results in the sound of thunder. The extreme temperature difference between the lightning bolt and the surrounding air leads to this rapid expansion and contraction, contributing to the characteristic sound and effects of a lightning strike.