Unleash the Thunder

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Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful and ______ phenomena.

destructive

It is a visible electrical discharge of static ______ within a cloud, from a cloud to cloud or between the earth and a cloud.

electricity

Lightning discharge contain awesome amount of electrical energy and have been measured from several thousand ______ to over 200,000 amps

amps

Even though a lightning discharge is of a very short duration, typically 200 ______, it is very real cause of damage, destruction, electrocution, human burns, burning buildings and damaged electrical equipment.

microseconds Signup and view all the answers

What is lightning?

Lightning is a visible electrical discharge of static electricity within a cloud, from a cloud to cloud or between the earth and a cloud. Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a lightning discharge?

A lightning discharge is typically 200 microseconds in duration. Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential damages caused by lightning?

Lightning can cause damage, destruction, electrocution, human burns, burning buildings, and damaged electrical equipment. Signup and view all the answers

How much electrical energy can a lightning discharge contain?

A lightning discharge can contain an awesome amount of electrical energy, measured from several thousand amps to over 200,000 amps. Signup and view all the answers