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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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When was the lightning rod made?
The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~
Well, the two things -pitch and -frequency are the same dimensionally [1/Time] , units 1/s=Hz but one will the the usage of word 'pitch' more often when one deals with 'sound' waves and for all other kind of waves 'frequency' is used in general. pitch for sound waves ('longitudinal' waves) corresponds very nearly to the repetition rate of sound waves.
Is it true that if there is lightning and thunder mushrooms come out?
Sort of. Mushrooms need a bit of moisture, and thunder is often followed by rain. So it's not really the thunder & lightning that brings the mushrooms out, but the accompanying rain that does it.
Only rain would work just as well, but not be quite as noticeable.
Lightning and thunder cannot cause mushrooms to grow, but they are usually accompanied by rain, and fungi (a mushroom is part of a fungus) grow best in moist environments.
Thunderstorms can weaken as they move away from warm, moist air that fuels their growth. They can also dissipate if the updraft that sustains them weakens, cutting off the supply of warm air needed for convection. Additionally, if the atmosphere becomes more stable and less conducive to convection, thunderstorms can also weaken.
Why is sound low and high pitch?
Because the rate of change in the pressure in the air differs: high pitch has a rapid vibration, low pitch a slow vibration.
Humans can usually hear from a low of 20 Hz (cycles per second) to 20,000 Hz.
I'm so old that I do not hear much above 12,000 Hz any more.
How long does it take for thunder to travel a mile?
By way of some "round" math, (rounding quotients to the nearest whole numbers), I have
extrapolated 5 seconds as a decent "Rule of thumb".
Thunder will go *approximately* 1 mile every 5 seconds, at average.
Humidity, elevation, etc. affect air density, which affects the speed of sound, but negligibly for this answer.
So, see the flash, count 5, 1 mile (approximately).
What are the safeties and protections of lightning?
Lightning alert systems successfully detects any and all lightning strikes associated with thunderstorms that occur within a specific area. Lightening Alerts are issued based on information received from detectors that are designed to identify lightning. Amazingly, the detection unit was invented in the early year of 1894. The name of the man that invented this product was named Alexander Popov.
Not only was the detection device considered to be highly innovative and advanced for the time, it was also considered to be the very first radio receiver located in the entire world. Since its original induction, three types of detectors have been established in the world. These include systems that are ground-based, space-based, as well as mobile.
The ground-based and mobile detection devices are able to measure which direction lightning is going as well as the strength of the lightning from a particular area. Systems that are based in space are able to identify much more information as it has the ability to see the lightning as a whole. In turn, lightning alerts are sent to meteorological centers that can then pass information on to forecasters that work directly with the public.
How long does it take thunder to travel a mile?
A quick rule of thumb is 5 seconds. Since sound travels at a little over 1000 feet per second which is about a fifth of a mile.
A better estimate is 1125 feet per second.
5280 / 1125 = 4.693 seconds
Why is a sea breeze thunderstorm considered a type of air mass thunderstorm?
A sea breeze may lead to a thunderstorm if the cool sea breeze forces warm air to rise which creates a convection cell that creates strong updrafts that lead to a thunderstorm. This is how a sea breeze may lead to the formation of a thunderstorm.
Why do thunderstorms form so often in Florida?
Florida has a subtropical to tropical climate. This provides plenty of warm moist air to fuel thunderstorms. The geography of the area contributes as well. Sea breezes from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean often converge over the Florida Peninsula during they day, sometime converging with lake breezes from Lake Okeechobee as well. This convergence forces air to rise, If the air is unstable enough it will lead to thunderstorms.
Normally it is not regarded to be one of the four cardinal 'mythical' or 'magical' elements. Those spots are taken by fire, air, water and earth.
If you are talking about a scientific element like magnesium or sodium, lightning is not an element.
Concerning the mythical elements however, it's really your own personal preference. I personally deem lightning as an element and simply make them five elements.
Finally, I believe there is (don't quote me on this) an ancient Chinese element pentagram that contains Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal. Once again lightning is excluded.
I suppose that overall to answer your question simply it is not an element.
Hope this helped.
(And yes, my name is deliberately wrong)
Lightning is seen earlier because light travels faster than sound. Lightning occurs first and produces light, which reaches our eyes immediately. Thunder, on the other hand, is the sound produced by the rapid heating and cooling of air around the lightning bolt, which takes longer to travel to our ears.
Thunderstorms can vary in size, but on average they can extend horizontally for tens of miles and vertically for several miles into the atmosphere. The size of a thunderstorm can depend on various factors such as atmospheric conditions and the amount of moisture and instability present.
Has there been any child struck by lightning?
Yes, it is possible for a child to be struck by lightning. However, the incidence is rare. It is important for adults to ensure children's safety during thunderstorms by advising them to seek shelter indoors.
What is the best way to create lightning in a bowl?
Creating lightning in a bowl is very dangerous and should not be attempted. Please do not try to generate electricity or replicate lightning in any way as it can be extremely hazardous. If you want a visual representation of lightning, consider using safe and controlled methods such as special effects in photography or video editing.
Why are lightning bolts jagged and uneven rather than straight?
Static electricity doesn't travel in a straight line because it isn't always the quickest way down (or up as the case may be). Moisture can block the lightning bolt, and cause it to go slower. Therefore it finds the driest places to get through and reaches the ground quicker.
How does the principle of opposite charges attracting help to produce lightning?
Positively charged particles in a storm cloud float near the top, while negatively charged particles stay near the bottom. If the negatively charged particles clump up too much, they 'jump' somewhere else, to help spread out again. This results in lightning from the attracted particles.
What can form parallel streaks of lightning?
Inconsistent wind patterns and turbulence can cause lightning to form parallel streaks known as "anvil crawlers." This occurs when the electrical discharge follows the more stable channels of the atmosphere. It is a visually striking display often seen during thunderstorms.
In The Lightning Thief does Percy get the bolt back?
Yes, Percy returns the bolt to Zeus at the end of the first book "The Lightning Thief" after proving his innocence and loyalty in retrieving it from Hades.
What three processes occurs to form clouds?
Cloud formation involves three main processes: 1) evaporation of water from the Earth's surface, 2) condensation of water vapor into tiny droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere, and 3) the aggregation of these droplets or crystals to form visible clouds.
Does thunder come from the ground?
no it does not it comes from the sky
THE THUNDA COMES FROM THA SKY@!
What Greek god controls lightning?
Zeus is the Greek god who controls lightning. He is known as the king of the gods and the god of the sky, lightning, and thunder.
