Lightning

Book 1

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity.

He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.

Psalm 107:29

Lightning is hot

It can be 30,000 degrees C. That's five times hotter than the sun. If it hits the beach it will turn sand into glass.

Thunder and lightning always go together.

Thunder is the sound of a lightning strike. Light travels faster than sound so we see lighting before we hear the thunder.

Lightning hits the earth often

Lightning strikes Earth around 8million times a day, or about 100 times every second. Most happen around the equator.

Lightning comes in different colours

Blue - happens when there is high humidity
Yellow - happens when there is a lot of dust
Red - rare and happens above thunderstorms

Ball lightning

Ball lightning is rare. It is when lightning creates a glowing ball that floats in the air for a few seconds, and then disappears.

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What Makes Thunder and Lightning

1.10 mins

Lightning puzzle

Click the button to complete this easy jigsaw puzzle

What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
Thunderwear

Joke

What happens when it rains cats and dogs?
You have to be careful not to step in a poodle.