What are three conditions needed for thunderstorms to form?
There are three basic ingredients needed for thunderstorm development: moisture, an unstable atmosphere, and some way to start the atmosphere moving.
What causes severe thunderstorms to form?
Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air rises into cold air. The warm air becomes cooler, which causes moisture, called water vapor, to form small water droplets – a process called condensation. The cooled air drops lower in the atmosphere, warms and rises again.
What process leads to charge separation in a thunderstorm?
As mentioned earlier, the production of precipitation leads to charge separation within the cloud and, therefore, lightning. Another important result of the formation of precipitation is the production of the thunderstorm downdraft.
Which of the following is required for severe thunderstorm development?
There are three ingredients that must be present for a thunderstorm to occur. They are: MOISTURE, INSTABILITY, and LIFTING.
What time of day do thunderstorms most often occur?
When are thunderstorms most likely? Thunderstorms are most likely in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur year-round and at all hours. Along the Gulf Coast and across the southeastern and western states, most thunderstorms occur during the afternoon.
What is the relationship between thunder and lightning?
Thunder is created when lightning passes through the air. The lightning discharge heats the air rapidly and causes it to expand. The temperature of the air in the lightning channel may reach as high as 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
What are the two types of lightning?
There are two main types of lighting: intra-cloud lightning and cloud-to-ground lightning. Intra-cloud lightning is an electrical discharge between oppositely charged areas within the thunderstorm cloud. Cloud-to-ground lightning is a discharge between opposite charges in the cloud and on the ground.
Which lightning stroke is most dangerous?
Cloud to ground lightning
What does Blue Lightning mean?
Typically, blue lightning within a cloud indicates the presence of hail. Red lightning within a cloud indicates the presence of rain. Yellow or orange lightning occurs when there is a large concentration of dust in the air. White lightning is a sign of low humidity or a little amount of moisture in the air.
Can a Fitbit tell your weight?
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Should I wear my Fitbit in bed?
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Can a Fitbit detect an irregular heartbeat?
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