Thunderstorms and Lightning

The electrical discharge between a cloud and the ground is known as lightning. It occurs when there is a difference in electrical charge between the cloud and the ground, and is typically accompanied by a bright flash and thunder. Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon that can be dangerous and destructive.

The band Lightning Seeds got their name from a misheard lyric in the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles. Instead of "kaleidoscope eyes," the singer heard "kaleidoscope skies," which inspired the name Lightning Seeds.

Jupiter is known for having intense thunderstorms and lightning in its atmosphere. These storms are due to the planet's turbulent weather patterns and powerful magnetic field. Jupiter's lightning is known to be much more frequent and energetic than that observed here on Earth.

Light travels much faster than sound, so when lightning occurs, the light reaches you almost instantly while the sound of thunder, which moves slower, takes longer to reach your ears. This delay between the two allows you to see the flash of lightning before hearing the clap of thunder.

The damage from a microburst appears to radiate out from the center while tornado damage occurs along the path that the tornado took. In a microburst trees fall or are bent outwards, with trees that neighbor each other generally falling in the same direction. In a tornado downed trees to not have the same order, and fall in multiple directions. Those left leaning may hint towards an inward or rotating flow. Some tornadoes have roughly crescent shaped areas of more severe damage, indicating a multivortex structure.

If you are struck by lightning, immediate medical attention is critical. Call emergency services and perform CPR if necessary. In severe cases, treatment for burn injuries, cardiac issues, and other complications may be required.

Lightning bolts can diverge due to the complex nature of electrical discharges in the atmosphere. As these discharges travel through the air, they may encounter varying conductive paths, air density, and wind patterns, causing them to branch out in different directions. This divergence is a result of the unpredictable and dynamic conditions in the atmosphere during a lightning strike.

Fast food places tend to get busier during rain or storms because people are less likely to want to go to a sit-down restaurant or cook at home during inclement weather. Fast food offers convenience and quick service, making it a more appealing option during bad weather.

Light travels quickly through a vacuum at a speed of approximately 186,282 miles per second. In other mediums, such as air or water, light travels at a slightly slower speed, but still very fast compared to other things.

Hail forms when strong updrafts in a thunderstorm carry raindrops into very cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze into ice. These ice particles grow larger as they are lifted and carried by updrafts multiple times before becoming too heavy and falling to the ground as hail.

It is possible for a cat to be struck by lightning and die, although it is quite rare. The chances of a cat being struck by lightning are low due to their ability to seek shelter during thunderstorms.

The greatest hazard are strong winds, and possibly tornadoes, that can come from severe thunderstorms. Lightning is a constant danger, but very few lightning strikes cause damage or injury. It is more of a threat where it can cause wildfires.

In addition to wind and lightning, thunderstorms can bring heavy rains that trigger flash floods and mudslides. Frequently they will generate hail that can be destructive to crops, or to windows, cars, and people if it reaches a large size.

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If there's a nearby lightning strike in the cables (wall socket, modem...)hooked up to the computer, then electricity can travel through the cables and into the person using the computer.

The Empire State Building is struck by lightning about 23 times per year. So, from 1931 to 2000, it would have been struck around 1,092 times.

The largest type of storm is a hurricane. Hurricanes can span hundreds of miles in diameter and can last for days as they move across the ocean and land, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surge.

Yes, cats can survive being struck by lightning. Their chances of survival largely depend on factors such as how close they were to the strike and any resulting injuries. Seeking immediate veterinary care is crucial if a cat has been struck by lightning, even if they appear unharmed.

A single strike of lightning can give off varying amounts of radiation, typically in the form of gamma rays. The amount of radiation emitted can be influenced by factors such as the energy and distance of the strike. Lightning is not a significant source of radiation exposure compared to other natural sources like the sun or radon gas.

The approximate distance of a thunderstorm can be calculated by taking the time delay between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder (3 seconds in this case) and dividing it by 5. Each second of delay roughly corresponds to 1 mile of distance, so a 3-second delay would indicate the thunderstorm is approximately 0.6 miles away.

Vivaldi uses fast-paced string passages and abrupt dynamics shifts to mimic the unpredictability of a storm. The use of tremolo and trills create a sense of agitation and intensity, while the solo violin represents the voice of the storm. The recurring motifs and motifs of descending scales add to the imagery of rain and thunder.

A severe thunderstorm can bring heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail, posing risks to people and property. These storms can cause flash flooding, uproot trees, damage buildings, and lead to power outages. It is important to seek shelter indoors and stay updated on weather alerts during severe thunderstorms.

Its not. Lightening is attracted to points of greatest electrostatic difference in charge. As peaks of electric potential are often found in the lower extremes of the geology it is often that such locations are water filled.

Direct development involves the embryo developing into a miniature version of the adult without going through a larval stage. The stages typically involve embryonic development, growth, and maturation directly into the adult form. No larval or intermediate stages are involved in direct development.

You cannot actually strike lightning out of your hands in reality. This ability is only seen in fiction and movies. Lightning is a natural phenomenon that is caused by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere during thunderstorms.

Yes, Katherine Paterson's son's friend was tragically killed after being struck by lightning while they were hiking together. This event greatly impacted Paterson and influenced the writing of her award-winning novel, "Bridge to Terabithia."

Heavy rain in thunderstorms is typically caused by strong updrafts lifting moisture-laden air to higher altitudes, where it cools and condenses into raindrops. These updrafts are fueled by the release of latent heat as water vapor condenses. Additionally, the presence of an unstable atmosphere with sufficient moisture and strong atmospheric lifting mechanisms can contribute to heavy rain in thunderstorms.