Lightning is simply electricity that forms between Earth and clouds. Positive
and negative charges are in clouds while positive charges are on Earth. Most
lightning occurs in between the clouds themselves
between the positive and negative charges. But, when a stepped leader (which is
a series of invisible negative charges that go down towards Earth and look for
tall structures) reaches a tall structure that is a 
good
conductor of electricity, the positive charges reach up for the negative charge
and when they connect to each other, that is when we see the actual lightning
bolt. Since lightning moves through the air so fast, it causes friction
which in turn creates thunder. When you're in a thunderstorm and you see
lightning, count (in seconds) until you hear the thunder and divide that number
by 5 to determine the number of miles the storm is from you.
Facts here!
I have
loved
lightning since I was just a couple years old. It has always fascinated me
because of its looks, sound, and power. Depending on many factors,
lightning can take on different colors, sizes, shapes, and amount of strikes.
My favorite colors of lightning are blue and bright yellow. I also think
the sound of lightning (thunder) is cool too. To me, the louder it is, the
better the lightning bolt. But most of all, I am amazed at the power of
lightning. It has the capability of destroying huge forests,
disintegrating almost anything it touches, and causing destruction everywhere it
occurs. Unlike most people, I love it when thunderstorms come around.
My sister is sort of scared of thunder, so she actually hates it when storms
come around. I tell her that thunder is just a product of lightning and is really cool, but she
doesn't listen. So while she is trying to ignore the storm, I just look
out the window at the wonderful streaks across the sky. I just
really love lightning!
Check these sites out!!!
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www.stormguy.com
www.owlnet.com
Check out these awesome lightning videos and pics!!!
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