Thunderstorms and Lightning

Yes, it can be dangerous to do the dishes during a lightning storm as water is a conductor of electricity. If lightning strikes near your home, it can travel through plumbing and potentially electrocute you. It is best to avoid using water and electronics during a thunderstorm.

Three conditions required for a thunderstorm to form are: moisture in the atmosphere, unstable air that can rise rapidly, and a lifting mechanism such as a cold front or warm air rising from the ground.

The glass formed by lightning striking beach sand is called fulgurite. It is created when the intense heat of the lightning fuses the sand particles together, forming a tube-like structure. Fulgurites are often found in sandy areas where lightning strikes frequently.

In 90 degree weather the atmosphere is often unstable, this can lead to thunderstorms which carry moisture to great altitudes. It may be hot at ground level but a few miles above the surface in the upper portions of a thunderstorm temperatures plummet to well below zero. Ice pellets in these storms gather moisture as they are held aloft by strong updrafts and grow. These hails toes then become too heavy to be held up and fall back to earth. These stones may fall fast enough to reach the ground before melting.

The best course of action is to head back to shore as soon as possible to avoid the storm. If heading back is not an option, find a safe harbor to wait out the storm. Make sure everyone on board is wearing a life jacket and secure all loose items on the boat.

Most severe thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes. If a tornado is detected or it is believed a storm might produce one a tornado warning is issued, which is more serious than a severe thunderstorm warning. A thunderstorm that produces a tornado is automatically classified as severe even if other severe weather (damaging non-tornadic wind or large hail) does not occur.

Lightning can strike houses during a thunderstorm, but thunder itself is simply the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt. It is not the lightning strike itself, so thunder does not directly hit houses.

Heat thunder is a term used to describe the phenomenon of thunder that occurs during unusually hot weather conditions, typically during a heatwave. The intense heat can create instability in the atmosphere, leading to the formation of thunderstorms and lightning. Heat thunderstorms are often accompanied by strong, gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

There is a 5th element that not much people put into thought and that is Lightning. Out of the other 4, wind is strongest yet there is nothing that can affect lightning. It can crack the Earth, water and slice through wind. Fire has no affect on it nor lighting on fire but Lightning is the strongest element.

Faradays cage. The electricity runs in the outside of a metallic body.

The rubber tires keep you from being grounded. Being grounded is what causes you to be electrocuted. That's why birds don't get fried when they sit on electrical wires!

Did you mean 'what causes thunder'. I will say the answer for that question. It is actually the lightning that causes thunder. Lightning causes thunder by super-heating a small area of air which then causes an electric current. According to my knowledge, this is the answer for your question.

The phrase "1.21 gigawatts" is popularized by the movie "Back to the Future" and is not a real unit of measurement. Lightning can vary in power, but the average lightning bolt delivers about 1 gigawatt of power, which is similar in magnitude but not directly equivalent to 1.21 gigawatts.

Yes, lightning can cause a house to catch fire if it strikes the building or ignites flammable materials such as wood or roof shingles. It is important to have proper lightning protection in place to reduce the risk of fire.

After a tornado destroys their house, people may seek temporary shelter in emergency shelters set up by local authorities or relief organizations. They may also stay with friends or family members if possible. Insurance coverage may also help with finding temporary accommodation or rebuilding their home.

In a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their weight, as demonstrated by Galileo's experiment. However, in real-world conditions with air resistance, a heavier object can fall faster because it can overcome air resistance more effectively.

Prejeduce, and Being Judgemental

People who have been struck by Lightning does not carry a residual charge. Lightning goes straight through the body and into the ground. There would be no electrical charge left and they would be safe to touch.

Thunderstorms are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, which cools and condenses to form clouds. As the clouds grow, they can produce lightning, thunder, heavy rain, gusty winds, and sometimes hail. Atmospheric instability, moisture, and a lifting mechanism (such as a cold front or sea breeze) are key factors that contribute to the formation of thunderstorms.

Lightning is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the air. When lightning strikes, it can cause these molecules to react and form compounds like nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide. These compounds can then dissolve in rainwater to form nitric acid, contributing to acid rain.

You see the lightening,

and hear the thunder.

Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air rises rapidly and cools, leading to condensation and cloud formation. Humid days provide the necessary moisture in the atmosphere for thunderstorms to develop and fuel their intensity. The high humidity levels help create unstable conditions that support the rapid upward movement of air needed for thunderstorm formation.

When there is no more warm air rising into the atmosphere, there is no energy to operate the convection within a thunderstorm. This usually occurs when cooler air condenses the cloud moisture's into rain, which evaporates on the surface and absorbs the heat that is there.

A thunderstorm can also dissipate if high-altitude wind shear impedes its circulation. Daytime thunderstorms may be appear locally, then fade when sunset arrives.

Lightning kills about 100 people in the US each year, and injures about 1000. So you have 10 chances in 11 (or about 91%) of surviving being struck by lightning.

The maladies that a lightning strike to the body are varied and can last the rest of the lifetime.

Having a tongue piercing does not make you more likely to get hit by lightning. Lightning strikes are random and not influenced by piercings or metal objects in the body. It is always important to take standard safety precautions during a storm to avoid being struck by lightning.

Swimming or boating during a thunderstorm is dangerous because water conducts electricity, increasing the risk of being struck by lightning. It's crucial to get to a safe location and wait for the storm to pass to avoid the potential life-threatening consequences of being in or on the water during a thunderstorm.