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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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Do thunderstorms lose strength as they pass over land?
No. Hurricanes lose strength when they move over land. Thunderstorms can easily form and become very strong over both land and water.
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How do people recover from thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms very rarely hurt people, and doesn't hurt property that often either. So usually there isn't much to recover from. I guess if you're really afraid of them you might need some time to relax, or maybe anxiety kept you awake at night, there might be some sleep to catch up on.
Why do you see a bass drum get hit before you hear it?
Put very simply it's because light is faster than sound... near enough one million times faster (not exaggerated!)
The speed of light is 299,792,458 metres per second whereas the speed of sound is 340 metres per second (20 degrees centigrade at sea level*).
No matter how close you get to the drum the light reflected/refracted off it will reach you before the sound does though anywhere within 12 or so metres and you are unlikely to notice the difference. It's the same with thunder and lightning, thunder is the noise lightning makes but the light from lightning travels the distance between the strike and you in an imperceptible amount of time however the sound will take roughly 3 seconds for ever kilometre it has to travel.
*The speed of a sound is also more susceptible to changes in temperature and air pressure as the density of material able to carry the sound waves than the speed of light, though in certain conditions light can be slowed down and it's slowest recorded speed is 60km/h through sodium at -272 degrees centigrade.
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Why are the places like hills and forest unsafe during a thunderstorm and lightning?
Because lightning could hit you
Are giraffes more likely to be struck by lightning?
According to a paper published in 2011 by one of the foremost experts on lightning safety, Chandima Gomes, "animals with a large separation between their front and back feet... are vulnerable to receive lightning injuries due to the dangerous potential differences that may built up between these feet, in the event of nearby lightning." The paper went on to say that taller animals like giraffes and elephants could be more susceptible to "side flashes," where lightning rebounds after striking a nearby tree.
Giraffes being long and tall, those two points seem to indicate that they’re more likely to be struck, but because the occurrence of lightning striking an animal is so rare, there is not enough numerical evidence to support the theory. According to Julian Fennessy, a Namibia-based conservationist and chair of the International Giraffe Working Group, "if you're in the wrong place at the wrong time you're susceptible—it's not that giraffes stand out like lightning rods."
What are the properties of sound?
Three fundamental characteristics of sound: speed, frequency, and intensity (loudness).
Speed: The speed of sound in air actually depends on the temperature of the air. As a standard, we will say that the speed of sound is 340m/s at 15 °C. If you are not told anything different in a question, use this value.
Frequency: If you are doing calculations of the wavelength or frequency of sound, you still use the standard formula
f = v/λ
where f is frequency, v is "phase velocity", i.e the speed of sound, and λ is the wavelength.
Loudness: The loudness of a sound depends on the wave's amplitude. The system used to measure the loudness of sounds is the decibel system, given the unit dB.
Sound is a mechanical wave produced by vibrating bodies. For example, when an object such as a tuning fork or the human vocal cords is set into vibrational motion, the surrounding air molecules are disturbed and are forced to follow the motion of the vibrating body. The vibrating molecules in turn transfer their motion to adjacent molecules causing the vibrational disturbance to propagate away from the source. When the air vibrations reach the ear, they cause the eardrum to vibrate; this produces nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain. . All matter transmits sound to some extent, but a material medium is needed between the source and the receiver to propagate sound. This is demonstrated by the well-known experiment of the bell in the jar. When the bell is set in motion, its sound is clearly audible. As the air is evacuated from the jar, the sound of the bell diminishes and finally the bell becomes inaudible. . The propagating disturbance in the sound-conducting medium is in the form of alternate compressions and rarefactions of the medium, which are initially caused by the vibrating sound source. These compressions and rarefactions are simply deviations in the density of the medium from the average value. In a gas, the variations in density are equivalent to pressure changes. . Two important characteristics of sound are intensity, which is determined by the magnitude of compression and rarefaction in the propagating medium, and frequency, which is determined by how often the compressions and rarefactions take place. Frequency is measured in cycles per second, which is designated by the unit hertz after the scientist Heinrich Hertz. The symbol for this unit is Hz. (1 Hz = 1 cycle per second.)
What state leads lightning strikes playing golf?
According to Google Answers, Florida has the most golf courses (1,261) in the USA.
According to National Geographic, Florida is the Lightning capital of the USA.
One could logically conclude that the answer to your question si Florida.
Why doesnt mr d from Lightning Thief like being at camp half blood?
he found a princess abandon on a island crying because of a hero he helped the princess and got married. told Percy in the 3 book
HE ALWAYS WAS KINDA ON "PUNISHMENT" FROM HIS FATHER ZEUS FOR CHASING A NYMPH AND TRYING TO KISS HER AND HE IS MARRIED. SO HE HAS TO SPEND 100 YEARS AT THE CAMP. WHICH IS IRONIC BECAUSE ZEUS IS MARRIED BUT HAS TONS OF KIDS BUT ON THREE BY HIS WIFE HERA.
What is a narrow walkway above the stage to allow technicians to work lighting and scenery?
A catwalk is an elevated service platform from which many of the technical functions of a theater, such as lighting and sound, may be manipulated.
What happens when a inductor charges and then discharges?
When you disconnect the voltage, the electromagnetic field inside the inductor collapses and all the energy it stored is released to the circuit in the form of another large pulse, but this time with opposite polarity.
Remember:
Inductors oppose changes in current and they store energy in an electromagnetic field.
Capacitor oppose changes in voltage and they store energy in an electrostatic field.
Is thunder getting louder by the year?
What do cattle do just before it storms?
The common thread would by that they "lie down," but that is incorrect. Cattle will pretty well continue with what their doing as the storm approaches, but when it starts getting a little too close for comfort, or when the rain starts getting a bit heavier than they like, then they go take shelter and sometimes gather together in a close bunch to keep warmer if the storm front brings cooler temperatures.
What city has the most lightning strikes?
The city that excperiences the most lightning storms is Tampa, Florida.
Where is the INFL on a 93 Geo Storm?
The airbag system brain box is under the radio in the center console between the metal frame. The data connector for it is on the passenger side footwell in the kick panel. You can reach over the top of the kick panel and pull it out. It should be an orange connector. The bad news is, the airbags on thse cars are well known to NOT go off during a front end collision unless VERY major. I have hitt he wall doing 70mph and it did not go off. I rear ended a pick up and it did not go off. It is "unsafe" or ilegal, but you can just pull the bulb from the dash.
How was the lightning blot recovered in The Lightning Thief?
Lord Ares made it appear in Percy's Backpack.
Where do you find lyrics to Lou Christie song lightning strikes?
Lyrics are important when singing a song. Lou Christie "Lightning Strikes" song lyrics can be found online, on lyric websites, or listed with the music video.
Why does lightning appear in a jagged path?
Lightning will generally follow the path of least resistance. It acts just like water flowing downhill, which rarely (if ever) flows in a straight line. Lightning will follow a crooked path in order to reserve energy, jumping to and from charged particles in the air, until it reaches the ground.
What are some interesting facts about Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania was a colony that became the 2nd US State that was founded by William Penn and given its name which means Penn's woods to honor his father Admiral William Penn, RN by King Charles II. It was created with a constitution that guaranteed liberty of conscience for all who accepted monotheism. It is the 6th largest US State by population and ranks 33rd in land area.
- It is the second US State.
- It has the Great Dane as the official State Dog.
- It has three port cities by no ocean.
- It is the home of the Houdini Museum.
- It is the home of the oldest brewery in the US.
- It has Milk as the official beverage and the Slinky as the official toy.
- It is often called the snackfood capital of the world.
- It is the home of Hershey Chocolate and Peeps.
- It is the second US State.
- It has the Great Dane as the official State Dog.
- It has three port cities by no ocean.
- It is the home of the Houdini Museum.
- It is the home of the oldest brewery in the US.
- It has Milk as the official beverage and the Slinky as the official toy.
- It is often called the snackfood capital of the world.
- It is the home of Hershey Chocolate and Peeps.
Is Thunderstorms are the result of convection an opinion?
No, thunderstorms are not the result of convection is a factual statement. Thunderstorms are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air that cools and condenses to form cumulonimbus clouds, leading to the development of thunder and lightning.
Can you get struck by lightning on a bike?
Yes, you can get struck by lightning while on a bike if you are outdoors during a thunderstorm. Metal components and the height of the bike can increase the risk of being struck. It is important to seek shelter during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of lightning strikes.
Some people have been hit by lightning many times .Why have they survived?
because of the gravity of the earth contact the moon under the sea
What are the stages of intoxication?
- General Effect
Alcohol is a DOWNER that reduces activity in the central nervous system.
- Eyes
The eyes may appear somewhat "glossy" and pupils may be slow to respond to stimulus. At high doses pupils may become constricted.
- Vital Signs
At intoxicating doses, alcohol can decrease heart rate, lower blood pressure and respiration rate, and result in decreased reflex responses and slower reaction times.
- Skin
Skin may be cool to the touch (but the user may feel warm), profuse sweating may accompany alcohol use.
- Observation
The alcohol intoxicated person exhibits loose muscle tone, loss of fine motor coordination, odor of alcohol on the breath, and a staggering "drunken" gait.
