Thunderstorms and Lightning

Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees, buildings, or towers because they offer an easier path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground. However, lightning can strike the ground directly or move horizontally, so being the tallest object does not guarantee a strike.

Yes, you can safely touch a person who has been struck by lightning. The electrical charge does not remain in the person's body, so it is safe to provide them with immediate medical assistance. Call emergency services and follow appropriate first aid protocols for lightning strike victims.

Thunder Bay is famous for its natural beauty, with its proximity to Lake Superior and its stunning parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. It is also known for its rich Indigenous heritage and vibrant arts and culture scene, including the annual Sleeping Giant Folk Music Festival. Additionally, Thunder Bay has a strong connection to the fur trade and has a history of being an important transportation hub.

Thunder is "heleleʻi" and lightning is "ainalā" in Hawaiian.

First, it takes a specific kind of thunderstorm called a supercell to produce a violent tornado and it usually takes a very strong supercell.

Beyond that scientists do not know why one supercell will produce a tornado when another won't

If a thunderstorm is approaching, seek shelter indoors in a sturdy building or a hard-topped vehicle with windows closed. Avoid open fields, tall trees, or any other tall objects that can attract lightning. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before resuming outdoor activities.

Approximately 80-85% of people struck by lightning are male. This is likely due to behavioral factors such as engaging in outdoor activities during storms.

There are many different ways to light a foyer area. One important factor that needs to be taken into consideration is the size of the foyer. Some possible ideas are wall sconces, a small chandelier, track lighting or a small table lamp.

Both light and sound travel. Light travels the fastest.

The notion that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a myth. Lightning can strike the same location repeatedly, especially tall structures or high points that attract lightning due to their conductivity. In fact, some areas are more prone to lightning strikes due to geographic features or weather patterns.

Thunderstorms develop wheen warm, moist air rises, and they need a liftingmechanism to start that air rising. Along a front, air masses of different temperatures meet, with the cooler air mass wedging under and lifting the warmer one. This privides the lifting mechanism that can initiate thunderstorm formation.

Of course its nautical, thus the mention of the sailors. This was a rhyme that was made up to remind sailors how to predict weather patterns. 1) RED SKY AT NIGHT... means that as the sun sets in the west, if it has a red hue or color to it, then the moisture was further west of their location. Thus SAILORS DELIGHT. A beautiful sunset. 2) RED SKY IN MORN...means that as the sunlight from the rising sun passes through moisture, it too will be red. This means that with the rotation of the earth, this will bring this moisture (and possible storm) right on top of them and it is only a few hours away. SO SAILORS TAKE WARN.

As the frequency of sound increases, the perception of loudness may also increase if the amplitude of the sound wave remains constant. This is because our ears are more sensitive to higher frequencies. However, if the amplitude of the sound wave is kept constant, the loudness would not change, as loudness is primarily determined by amplitude.

Yes nitrogen is the most abundant element on earth

*********************************** Above is the original answer. I find this quoted by idiots on various news sites....it's not TRUE. Yes, Nitrogen is the most abundant element on earth, but its no more a part of water than it's a part of gold or silver, or titanium.

The real answer is -- no. Real rainwater is elemental Dihydrogen oxide, two atoms of hydrogen bound with one atom of oxygen. Any incidental nitrogen elements which may be suspended between the individual molecules are foreign substances due to POLLUTANTS, and these are bound to other substances. An example would be Nitrogen Oxide which is harmful to health.

Wooden lightning rods do not work as effectively as metal lightning rods because wood is not a good conductor of electricity. Metal lightning rods are used to protect structures from lightning strikes by providing a path for the lightning to safely travel to the ground.

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A thunderstorm typically begins when warm, humid air rises rapidly in an unstable atmosphere, forming cumulonimbus clouds. As the air continues to rise, it cools and condenses, leading to the development of lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

Cumulonimbus clouds can produce a variety of precipitation, including rain, snow, hail, or sleet. The specific type of precipitation that is produced depends on the temperature and atmospheric conditions within the cloud.

Because of how dense it is because of all the moisture that it is made up of, which the light is absorbed by, and cannot penetrate as easily as a white cloud (which does not have as much moisture in it).

No—in fact, the CDC encourages avoiding all water in your house during a thunderstorm. Your plumbing and the water coming out of it can conduct electricity if lightning strikes your home, and that can lead to you getting seriously hurt. Granted, this is a pretty rare occurrence, but experts still advise against it as an easy way to avoid something potentially fatal. You should wait half an hour after hearing the last boom of thunder before hopping into the shower.

Warm air rises in thunderstorms because it is less dense than the surrounding cooler air. As warm air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and eventually leading to the development of thunderstorms. This process is driven by convection, where heat energy is transferred vertically through the atmosphere.

Light is virtually instantaneous over any distance you'd be aware of a thunderstorm going on. Sound, however, takes five seconds to travel through air for each mile. If the thunder and the lightning are simultaneous, the lightning strike is very close to you. If the thunder is five seconds after the lightning, the lightning was one mile away. If the thunder is ten seconds after the lightning, the lightning was 2 miles away, and so on.

Thunderstorms occur most commonly in northern Australia, particularly in the Top End region (Northern Territory) and parts of Queensland. This area experiences a tropical climate which is conducive to the formation of thunderstorms due to the warm, moist air.

Thunderstorms depend on a condition called instability. This occurs when, if you take a parcel of air and lift it, it will remain warmer than its surroundings. Instability is greatest when the air in the lowest few thousand feet of the atmosphere is hot and humid. If this hot, humid air is lifted, it will cool, but remain warmer then the surrounding air, and so will continue to rise on its own. The moisture in the cooling air condenses, forming rain and clouds and releasing the energy that powers the storm.

In most storms, which always includes hail storms, the barometric pressure drops. Which the pressure drops, that would allow clouds to form. The more it drops, the more intense the storm can get.