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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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What travels faster car or light?
Light travels faster than a car. The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 186,282 miles per second (299,792 kilometers per second), while the top speeds for cars typically range from 60 to 250 miles per hour.
Does hail fall from the cloud as hail or rain?
It forms as hail. Hail actually starts out in the upper portion of a thunderstorm a graupel, a form of ice pellet somewhat between sleet and snow. The pellets collect layer after layer of ice until the fall out of the thunderstorm.
What conditions are required before someone is diagnosed as clinically depressed?
Here are the specific guidelines according to the DSM-IV:
This disorder is characterized by the presence of the majority of these symptoms:
- Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). (In children and adolescents, this may be characterized as an irritable mood.)
- Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day
- Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5 of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.
- Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
- Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day
- Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day
- Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
- Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.
Depression is an illness which cannot be diagnosed by a test result or lab value. Diagnosis depends solely upon your reports to the doctor on the way you feel. This is a very subjective way to diagnose something, and there is a good possibility that someone could exaggerate or downplay their symptoms and obtain an incorrect diagnosis.
The symptoms of clinical depression are different from those of normal sadness or grief, which are caused by a reaction to crisis or tragedy, run through a normal emotional process, and then dissipate. Clinical depression must last for at least two weeks. This mood must represent a change from the normal mood and emotional outlook of the person. Depression caused or aggravated by drugs, alcohol, or chronic illness are not considered to be clinical depression because they have a clear cause.
Clinical depression includes feeling sad almost all of the time , and losing interest in things you used to enjoy. You feel hopeless or worthless almost all of the time. You have feelings of guilt about things for which you could not be responsible. You have a lower ability to think and reason, or feelings of indecisiveness almost all the time.
You might sleep all of the time, or you might have trouble sleeping at all. You might lose your appetite, or you might eat more than normal. You might feel sluggish and slowed down, or you might have the opposite reaction and feel anxious and jittery.
The clincher for diagnosing depression is suicidal thoughts. You are considered to be depressed if you have continued thoughts about death, thoughts about how you would kill yourself; or if you have actually made a suicide plan or attempted to kill yourself.
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You can alleviate some of the symptoms by eating a balanced diet (no sugar, no soda, low fat), limiting sleep to 8-9 hours, getting exercise (such as a half hour walk), doing something you enjoy for at least 15 minutes (a craft?) and talking with someone about anything. It takes focus, so maybe a list or chart will help you on your way.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado in Bangladesh kill 600?
That was on 1 Jul 2010. Bangladesh is one of the countries that gets hit by thurderstorms and hurricanes.
What is the environmental impact of the lightning rod?
A lightning rod is designed to protrude above the highest point of a building. A lightning strike will (hopefully) strike the rod, rather than damage the building itself. The charge will travel safely to earth along a metal cable fixed between the rod and the ground.
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Can sandstone attract lightning strikes?
It is unlikely that any sort of stone attracts lightning. However, sandstone is fairly resistant to erosion, so it may form the tops of hills and buttes in some areas. High points are more likely to be hit by lightning than low points.
Is it dangerous to play the piano when there is lightning?
Only if you are playing it outside. It has no electric charge. However, if you are going to shower whem there is lightning, you are in more danger moreso if you are playing a piano.
Why do some people think man made thunderstorms exist?
Because some people will believe anything. This falls under the category of conspiracy theories, which often stem from the rather common tendency for people to percieve patterns where they do not exist. Many people who buy into these ideas are highly paranoid. They are willing to believe that natural, accidental, or coincidental occurences are part of some deliberate and often malicious effort, no matter how irrational such beliefs may be.
What energy source do hailstorms use?
Hailstorms are a variety of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms get their energy from latent heat stored in water vapor.
If lightning hit mud, it probably wouldn't travel that far. If you were not worried about your sight or hearing, it would probably be safe up to 40-50 feet away. I wouldn't recomend staning in mud during a thunderstorm though.
What would happen if they was no resistance?
current would go to a maximum, (if there was voltage present), if there was no voltage, no current would flow. the only thing that would limit the current flow (if voltage is present) is the small resistance of the cables, but say there was no resistance it would be like in a short circuit maximum current would flow at the instant voltage is applied. that is why RCD's work as they should, you want the most amount of current to flow at once because otherwise if the current was limited it would not trip in time to stop someone getting electrocuted.
Would it be safe to use an electric razor or electric shaver during a storm or tornado?
If there is a tornado you should not waste your time shaving. You should take cover immediately. During a thunderstorm it is recommended that you not use electrical devices that are plugged into an outlet. If you are simply running the shaver it on batter power and it is not plugged in then it would probably be all right.
How many times a day does lightning strike earth?
Lightnig strikes the Earth over 8.6 milliontimes a day !... If we could harness all that energy for our own use - there would be a lot less pollution !
Tornadoes form during strong thunderstorms, so they are usually accompanied by heavy rain, but they do not produce rain themselves. Many tornadoes form in a rain-free portion of their parent thunderstorm while others are embedded in rain.
How can a community make sure people stay safe in a storm?
A community can ensure people stay safe in a storm by having clear and effective emergency communication systems in place, such as text alerts, sirens, and local news updates. It is also important to have designated storm shelters and safe locations where people can seek refuge. Education and preparedness programs can help community members understand what actions to take before, during, and after a storm to minimize risks and stay safe.
Sally Jackson is her maiden name. She was married to Gabe Ugliano but refused to take his last name.
What is a rainstorm with thunder and lighting?
A rainstorm with thunder and lightning is called a thunderstorm. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, which occurs when electrical charges build up in the atmosphere and then discharge. Lightning is the visible discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm.
How long do the different storms last?
You can never tell how long a thunder storm will last but you can tell how far away it is by waiting for thunder the count till you see lightning.
