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Not frequently.
more frequently, most frequently
more frequently, most frequently
more frequently, most frequently
more frequently
about 7 trillion times a day
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
Yes planes are frequently hit by lightning.
No, lightning strikes are more common than tornadoes. In the United States, lightning strikes occur about 20 million times each year, while there are around 1,000 tornadoes reported annually.
Yes, lightning can occur in tornadoes, although it is not as common as in regular thunderstorms. The intense updrafts and downdrafts within a tornado can create the necessary conditions for lightning to form.
Yes, positive lightning is generally considered more dangerous than negative lightning because it is typically stronger and carries a higher voltage. Positive lightning strikes also tend to occur less frequently but can cause more damage and pose a greater risk to individuals and structures.
no
Lightning does occur in different places, but many more times then 2!
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Yes, it is possible for lightning to occur without making any sound. This type of lightning is known as "silent lightning" or "heat lightning," and it occurs when the lightning is too far away for the sound to be heard.
When lightning and thunder occur simultaneously, it is known as a lightning strike. Lightning is the electrical discharge seen in the sky, while thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around the lightning bolt.