Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms:

What are they- Thunderstorms are natural disasters that consist of lightning, thunder, and heavy rainfall that last about 30 minutes.

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Characteristics- These storms are about 26,000 to 33,000 feet up in altitude. Most storms last about 30 minutes. The updrafts and downdrafts in the storms are about .3 to 1.6 miles, and travel at a speed of 16 to 33 feet per second. Every gram of condensed water releases about 600 calories of heat, and 80 calories for frozen drops of water. If the storm is multi-celled, then there could be 10 to 100 times more energy.

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Location- If the conditions are right, thunderstorms can form anywhere, though, they are less likely to form in northern states where the air is already cold, and are rare to form on the pacific coast during the summer.

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Formation- Thunderstorms occur when warm air moves upward, and as it goes up in the atmosphere the air condenses and forms a cumulonimbus cloud. After the water vapor reaches a specific temperature, it turns into water or ice and reduces into pressure of the thunderous cell.

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History- It is thought that the first fire known to man waws caused by lightning and taught man how to create fire. Ancient Greeks believed that Zeus used the lightning to claim something as sacred. Recently, scientists discovered that lightening has contributed to the evolution of living organisms.

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Prevention-

Do not use water during a storm, for the electricity can travel thorugh plumbing
Crouch close to the ground
Do not lay on the ground
Do not stay outside
Avoid leaning on concrete walls
Be aware
Stay indoors

Cites-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderstorm

https://www.britannica.com/science/thunderstorm

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/lightning/safetytips.html

https://www.wfmz.com/weather/where-are-thunderstorms-most-likely-to-occur/article_e46d1445-d7ef-576a-b4c8-338307789b22.html

https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-history

Images:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/10/climate/lightning-africa-climate-change.html

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/severe-thunderstorms-guide/

https://whyfiles.org/2010/what-are-the-different-types-of-thunderstorms/index.html

https://www.britannica.com/science/thunderstorm

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-15/grass-fire-burns-as-lightning-arcs-across-sky/4465398?nw=0