Thunderstorms and Lightning

A meteor is the glowing streak in the sky caused by a rock falling into the atmosphere and burning up. Depending on the speed and size, they can reach several thousand degrees in temperature before they either explode or vaporize or both.

If the rock survives the fall, it is called a "meteorite". When it hits the ground, it will be several hundred degrees, but they cool off fairly rapidly. After a couple of hours, they will be at ambient temperature, which is to say, the temperature of the ground around them.

lightning is attracted to the taller objects in any open space .so being near tall trees in an open space is dangerous. The lightning can "jump" from the tree through the air to your body if it finds that your body, with its high salt content, is an easier conductor.

Both thunderstorms and hurricanes require warm, moist air to provide the energy for their formation. Thunderstorms also require unstable air to develop rapidly rising air currents, while hurricanes need warm ocean waters to fuel their strength and sustain their structure. Additionally, favorable wind patterns are essential for both systems to form and intensify.

Lightning could pose a significant risk to a blimp by causing damage to the gas-filled envelope or surrounding structure, potentially leading to an uncontrolled descent or even a crash. To mitigate this risk, blimps are typically equipped with lightning protection systems such as metallic shielding or discharge mechanisms to safely redirect the electrical current away from critical components. Pilots are also trained to avoid flying in thunderstorm conditions to reduce the chances of encountering lightning strikes.

Hail can cause damage to crops, vehicles, and buildings due to its size and density. It can lead to property damage and financial losses for farmers and homeowners. Additionally, hailstorms can be a threat to people's safety if they are caught outside during a severe storm.

Yes, tornadoes can form within the same cloud system as thunderstorms. Tornadoes typically develop from severe thunderstorms known as supercells, which are characterized by rotating updrafts. When conditions are right, the rotating updraft can intensify into a tornado.

Forked lightning branches in multiple directions across the sky, creating a jagged appearance.

No, static electricity is a buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object. It occurs when certain materials rub against each other, causing electrons to be transferred and creating an imbalance of positive and negative charges. A lightning bolt is a sudden discharge of atmospheric electricity in the form of a flow of electrons between two charged regions.

On average, Alberta tends to be slightly hotter than Saskatchewan due to its more southern location. However, temperatures can vary depending on the region within each province and the time of year.

The return stroke of lightning typically travels at speeds of around 220,000 mph (354,000 km/h), or roughly one-third the speed of light. This rapid speed is what produces the bright flash of lightning that we see during a storm.

Knowing about weather conditions in their area helps people plan their activities, stay safe, and make informed decisions. It can also help them prepare for extreme weather events like storms or heatwaves. Understanding the weather can also impact daily routines, such as choosing what to wear or how to commute.

There are many benefits from thunderstorms: * Thunderstorms are a direct result of atmospheric heating and increased air convection. Thunderstorms and also hurricanes are a primary cooling mechanism for the earth * Thunderstorms provide water to vegetation and also to lakes and reservoirs. Storms provide about 50 percent of the rainfall to the eastern United States, and 70 percent to the western US. * Storm winds distribute seeds and pollen, and help remove old and weak vegetation and so make way for new growth * Lightning strikes liberate nitrates which fertilize the soil. Lightning produces about 20 percent of the nitrogen to the soil per year, about 250,000 tons of nitrogen to the whole earth every year * Additionally, the updrafts and other wind effects remove large amounts of pollution, transporting it aloft, as well as storm rainfall washing pollution out of the air

A lightning arrestor acts to reduce a voltage surge due to, for example, a lightning strike on a power line. This will protect the transformer from an over-voltage acting to break down its resistance. A lightning arrestor is connected between each line conductor and earth. Under normal voltage conditions, it acts as an insulator, but when a critical value of over-voltage is reached, it conducts -suppressing the voltage spike.

Lightning occurs constantly year round. However for given areas of the world it varies, usually with the season. In the US there is more lightning in the spring and summer, than fall or winter.

Yes. That's what Mach numbers are all about. Mach numbers compare the sound of something moving through air to the speed of sound moving in that same air. Note that the speed of sound in air will vary a bit as the temperature, humidity and a couple of other things vary. In general, though, it's about 770 miles per hour (dry air at 20 °C (68 °F). A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the speed of sound.

when electrical charges form in the clouds, a spark of energy is formed that makes a flash of lightning which is also known as electricity. tunder is the sound of the lightning building up the, like a knife through flesh, it tears through the cloud. hope i helped thx 4 reading

Lightning rods are typically made of metal and do not need to be particularly thick to conduct lightning. The most important factor is the material's conductivity, such as copper or aluminum, which allows the lightning to safely pass through the rod and into the ground. The diameter of a lightning rod is usually around ½ inch to 1 inch.

Storm chasers take precautions such as staying a safe distance from the storm, monitoring weather conditions constantly, having a well-equipped vehicle, and seeking shelter if needed. They also stay informed about the storm's trajectory and have a communication plan in place in case of emergencies.

This is the doppler effect. If an ambulance is driving towards Jon, the sound waves are tightly stacked in front of the ambulance and are heard by Jon at a high frequency (high pitch). But behind the ambulance the sound waves are lagging because the ambulance is driving away from they sound waves (they are moving in the opposite direction) thus if Jon was standing behind the ambulance the frequency heard would be low (low pitch). The actual sound an ambulance makes is actually obnoxious, and if 100 of them drive by someone's apartment each day, it will make their head hurt and they will often think about why ambulances are so annoying.

That is known as a multi-level or deep convective cloud system. It is capable of producing severe weather such as thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes due to its great vertical extent and vigorous updrafts.

Yes, it is not safe to take a shower during a thunderstorm. Lightning can travel through pipes and electrocute you if it strikes your house. It's best to wait until the storm passes before taking a shower.