Thunderstorms and Lightning

Lightning is attracted to the tallest and most conductive object in the area. Metal poles are good conductors of electricity, so they provide a path of least resistance for the lightning to travel to the ground, reducing the risk of damage to surrounding structures.

Thunder is the sound of lightning. It makes the BOOM sound.

Lightning is the yellow squiggly line you see from the clouds.

I don't really know how lightning became to be or where it actually comes from but somewhere inside the clouds i guess.

there are small cold ice cubes in clouds and once there is a really bad storm they start moving and they start bump into each other witch makes a electiric zap and the zap beacomes so much full of energy it gives out the most extrodinary colours witch we call " lightning"

Thunderstorms can finish at any time, typically when the atmospheric conditions change and the storm weakens or moves out of the area. It is not possible to pinpoint an exact time when a thunderstorm will finish as it depends on various factors such as the storm's intensity and speed.

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Thunderheads are a type of cumulonimbus cloud, characterized by their towering height and flattened appearance at the top. They are associated with thunderstorms due to their ability to produce intense atmospheric instability, leading to lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes severe weather conditions. The term "thunderhead" is derived from the thunderous noises frequently heard during thunderstorms associated with these clouds.

You might be near the equator if you are experiencing the trade winds. These winds are caused by the Earth's rotation, which creates a pressure gradient from the subtropical high-pressure belts towards the equator. The Coriolis effect then deflects the wind to the west as it moves towards the equator, resulting in the characteristic easterly direction of the trade winds. The warm temperatures near the equator also contribute to the formation of these consistent winds.

Yes, hail can shatter a window if it is large and moving at a high velocity. The impact of large hailstones can cause glass to break, especially if the window is already weak or damaged.

Clouds typically produce precipitation when water droplets or ice crystals within the cloud grow large enough to fall to the ground due to gravity. This process is known as coalescence or the Bergeron process, depending on the type of clouds involved. Ultimately, the type of precipitation that falls (rain, snow, sleet, etc.) is dependent on factors like temperature and air pressure.

The word "lightning" is used to describe a flash of light in the sky during a storm.

High Pressure Areas has little to none winds at all, but to give you some idea, the air in the High Pressure Area literally flow outward due to high density air near the center and friction to the land. Unlike storms, High Pressure Are releases winds outward on a clockwise rotation. Comparing it to magnet, High Pressure Area winds flow to Low Pressure Areas. It's due to unlike densities of the air masses. High Pressure Area contains drier and cooler so it will flow to Low Pressure Area where warmer and more moist.

Lighting always comes just before thunder because it is the heat of lightning that causes thunder.

Lightning is seen when there is a discharge of atmospheric electricity in the clouds or between clouds and the ground. The energy from the lightning heats the air and causes a sudden expansion of the air (followed by a rapid contraction), which results in the sound called thunder. Since the heat of lightning causes the expansion that results in thunder, the lighting must come first.

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Because light travels faster than sound, an observer will normally perceive a delay between lightning and thunder. This delay increases with farther distance from the actual lightning strike. People will often count the seconds that pass after they see lightning until they hear the thunder. The shorter the time observed between the two, the closer the lightning is to the observer.

- In English units, every 5 seconds of delay is about a mile in distance.

- In metric units, every 3 seconds of delay is about a kilometer in distance.

An airplane in a storm might experience turbulence, which can feel like sudden bumps or drops in altitude. Pilots are trained to navigate through stormy weather safely by using various instruments and techniques. In extreme cases, severe weather can lead to delays, diversions, or cancellations to ensure passenger safety.

An EF3 tornado has estimated winds of 136-165 mph.

Africa has the highest occurrence of lightning strikes globally, with the Democratic Republic of Congo being the location with the most lightning activity. Florida ranks among the highest in the United States for lightning strikes but is not as high as some areas in Africa.

the box says that it shoots 25 feet but i just opened it and i think it shoots around 10 feet, otherwise its a good watergun.

Thunderstorms occur more frequently in hot places because warm air rises, creating an unstable atmosphere. As the warm air rises, it cools and condenses to form clouds and eventually thunderstorms. Additionally, higher temperatures can lead to increased evaporation, which contributes to the formation of thunderstorms.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have not won any championships in the past 10 years. Their last NBA championship was in 1979 when the team was known as the Seattle SuperSonics.

Cumulonimbus clouds dissipate at the bottom first because of the downward movement of air known as downdrafts. As the downdrafts descend, they bring dry air from aloft which evaporates the cloud droplets near the base. This process disrupts the updrafts that were sustaining the cloud's vertical development and leads to its dissipation from the bottom up.

The three stages of a thunderstorm are the developing stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. During the developing stage, warm air rises and cools, forming cumulus clouds. In the mature stage, the updraft continues, and heavy rain, lightning, thunder, and strong winds may occur. Finally, in the dissipating stage, the storm weakens as the downdraft cuts off the updraft.

No, thunder heard from miles away is an example of sound energy, not mechanical energy. Sound energy is a form of energy produced by vibrations that travel through a medium such as air or water. Mechanical energy, on the other hand, is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object due to its motion or position.

Frequency is the number of cycles of a wave that occur in one second. In terms of sound waves, a higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch, while a lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch. This means that the pitch of a sound is directly related to its frequency.

No, it doesn't need to rain for thunder and lightning to occur because the thunder and lightning need cold and warm air so they collide. The clouds are like big batteries and the lightning is the short circuit. also the lightning can be between the clouds and it doesn't strike down to the ground. also if the clouds have temperature conditions and it doesn't have to rain it just creates thunder and lightning.

To draw a lightning bolt, start with a vertical line, then add jagged lines extending outward diagonally. Connect the jagged lines with shorter lines to create the bolt's shape. You can add shading or color to give it a more realistic appearance. Practice and adjust the size and shape of the lines until you are satisfied with the result.

I don't know any corporations, but ACDC has a red lightning bolt and I think Gatorade has an orange one