Thunderstorms and Lightning

The fastest wind speed recorded in a tornado was 302 mph in the Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999. However, wind measurements in tornadoes are rare and it is likely that other tornadoes had faster winds but did not have them measured.

The fastest speed a tornado is known to have traveled is 73 mph. That was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This tornado also holds the record for duration (3 hours, 29 minutes), path length (219 miles), and U.S. death toll (695).

"Ball lightning" is a a slow moving "Ball" of highly charged static electricity that usually grounds itself out before traveling too far of a distance. Horizontal travel as well as vertical travel have been observed.

The speed that it travels can very a great deal, depending on what generated the static. Weather conditions are usually a factor. Tornadoes, transformer explosions, electrical discharges in positively charged environments etc. Movement of a large/fast object (kinetically created static) have also been attributed to the phenomenon.

When "Ball Lightning" grounds itself out (hits the earth or metal, or other conductive or non conductive material, it may create a very large spark that may appears to flame. As well as a significant pop or bang. Damage or destruction during grounding can vary depending on the size of the "Ball."

No, it is not a good idea to go outside in a thunderstorm. Lightning poses a serious risk of injury or even death, and being outdoors increases the likelihood of being struck. It is safer to seek shelter indoors until the storm passes.

Some fish actually do die, if they are unfortunate to swim near where the lightning strikes. However, the electricity from the bolt of lightning is dispersed through the water only over a short distance. When lightning strikes the ocean, there is not enough electric current to lethally charge the worlds water supply, so most fish are safe.

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First of all, some fish do die. However the electricity dissipates (becomes weaker from the electricity spreading out) and there are a lot of fish in the oceans but there is so much water for them to be in. Have you heard the rumor that animals know when a storm is coming? A lot of them can tell by slight changes in the atmosphere such as pressure, temperature, and humidity.

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When water is struck, the power is transferred through millions of gallons of water to the ground and very limited amounts in comparison would affect fish. The fish may still feel a shock at a certain distance, especially due to their very sensitive lateral line, but it most likely would not cause any harm.

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The short answer is that the effects of a lightning strike are very local, and anything outside the immediate range will be unharmed.

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Since the lightning has to travel all the way to the ocean floor then the shock is not as strong as if the fish were in the air and the lightning struck them.

During a lightning storm, it is safest to stay indoors in a sturdy building and avoid using electrical appliances or plumbing fixtures. If you are caught outside, seek shelter in a building or a hard-topped vehicle, not under trees or in open fields. Avoid bodies of water, open fields, and tall structures.

Supercell storms are characterized by a persistent rotating updraft called a mesocyclone, which is a key feature that distinguishes them from other types of storms. These storms can produce severe weather such as tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. One false statement about supercell storms is that they typically have a short lifespan and do not last for an extended period of time.

Sound travels much slower than light. When someone hits a ball, the light waves carrying the visual information reach your eyes almost instantly, while the sound waves take longer to travel through the air to your ears. This delay causes you to see the action before you hear it when you are at a significant distance away.

Artificial hail can be created in a laboratory setting by supercooling water droplets and then exposing them to rapid cooling to form ice nuclei. Various methods can be used to induce the rapid cooling, such as using compressed air or liquid nitrogen. These techniques can simulate the conditions in a thunderstorm that lead to the formation of natural hailstones.

Thunder is heard after lightning because light travels faster than sound. When lightning occurs, it heats the surrounding air quickly, causing it to expand rapidly. This rapid expansion creates shock waves that we hear as thunder, but it takes longer for sound to travel through the air to reach our ears compared to light.

The lightning bolt scar on Harry Potter's forehead symbolizes his connection to the Greek god Zeus. Zeus was associated with lightning and power, much like how Harry's scar signifies his destiny and magical abilities. J.K. Rowling drew inspiration from various mythologies, including Greek, when creating the magical world of Harry Potter.

No, geckos are not attracted to lightning. This belief may stem from the fact that geckos are commonly found on walls where lightning might hit, but this is just a coincidence and not because they are attracted to lightning.

Lightning can cause fires and damage to buildings, trees, and other structures. It can also pose a significant safety risk to people and animals if they are struck directly or by flying debris. Additionally, lightning can disrupt power and communication networks, leading to outages and potentially impacting daily activities.

When a game is cancelled due to lightning, players and spectators are typically asked to evacuate the field or stadium for safety reasons. The game may be rescheduled for a later date, depending on the league's rules and scheduling constraints.

A winter storm watch means that conditions are favorable for severe winter weather. There is potential for ice accumulation, freezing rain, sleet, or heavy snow. Watches are issued at least 12 hours before the hazardous weather is expected to begin.

There are three main types of electrostatic discharge (ESD): direct discharge, indirect discharge, and field-induced discharge. Direct discharge occurs when a charged object comes into direct contact with another object. Indirect discharge happens when the charged object interacts with another object that is not in direct contact. Field-induced discharge occurs when the electric field between objects causes a discharge without direct contact.

It is important to remember that these events are coincidental and not related. The sound of the "god" scream and the lightning or thunder strike are unrelated incidents that occurred at the same time in the video. Lightning is a natural phenomenon caused by electrical discharge in the atmosphere and is not influenced by human actions.

Heat lightning does not refer to a specific type of lightning, but rather to the distant lightning that illuminates the sky and is not accompanied by thunder. As a result, it can appear as balls, sheets, ribbons, or forked patterns, depending on the distance and atmospheric conditions.

thunder and lighting is made when clouds are rubbing together which is causing friction. when its causing friection its moves and makes a spark. when it sparks all atoms (and protons) are going tot he ground which is very bad....

Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt due to extreme heat. Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in clouds and between clouds and the ground, creating a discharge of energy in the form of an electric spark.

The lightning bolt releases a huge number of ions into the air, and ozone. Positive ions can combine with your saliva to produce an alkaline solution, which you taste as bitter. Ozone also has a bitter taste and acrid smell.

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Yes, thunderstorms can and do happen in the winter in almost all parts of earth. Thunderstorms are more likely to occur during the winter season in southern US states, but do occur even during snow storms in the north.

Yes, the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, is designed to attract and safely conduct lightning strikes away from its structure. Lightning protection systems are in place to prevent damage and ensure the safety of the building and occupants.

Yes, a tornado is typically formed within a thunderstorm. A tornado forms from a rotating updraft within a severe thunderstorm that creates a funnel cloud extending from the base of the storm to the ground.

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