2006-09-13 10:35:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
here u go
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning
2006-09-13 10:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by XZELSOR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How it works:
1. Electrical charges develop inside a storm cloud.
2. Positively charged atoms go to the top of the cloud. Negatively charged atoms go to the bottom.
3. If the negatively charged atoms become too crowded, they "jump" to another part of the cloud, to a different cloud, or to the ground.
4. This jump causes a huge spark of static electricity called LIGHTNING!
~~Warning ~~
DURING A LIGHTNING STORM, seek shelter in a house or large building. Stay away from windows and metal objects, such as radiators.
2006-09-13 17:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by spellerwizard54 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lightening is a giant bolt of static electricity, the same as when you rub your socked feet on the carpet in the winter and then touch something metal. It has to do with the negative and positive electrons rubbing as a cloud passes overhead. The static builds up and zaaappp!
2006-09-13 17:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catherine, Catherine, Catherine, you need to do some credible research for these different subjects you list. Don't rely on the opinions and answers from this site. Do a websearch for scientific-based sites--or go to the library. These people could tell you anything.
2006-09-13 18:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A brilliant electric spark discharge in the atmosphere, occurring within a thundercloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.
2006-09-13 17:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by Art 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An atmospheric discharge
2006-09-13 17:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by odafintutuola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude that's an awesome question. ive been told that it's when clouds collide with each other...ok yea idn. lol.
2006-09-13 17:36:35 · answer #7 · answered by BlAcKhEaRt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the discharge of the sky during the sky's orgasm.
2006-09-13 17:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by rg_412002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋