Top 7 Unbelievable Facts About Lightning

By Anshika Verma27, Sep 2024 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com

Lightning is Hotter than the Sun

A lightning bolt can heat the air around it to 30,000°C, which is five times hotter than the surface of the Sun.

100 Million Volts

A single lightning bolt can carry up to 100 million volts of electricity, powerful enough to cause significant damage.

Rare Colours

Although most lightning appears white or blue, it can take on rare colors like red or green depending on atmospheric conditions.

Superfast Speed

Lightning travels at an incredible speed of 270,000 miles per hour, reaching the ground in milliseconds.

Thunder’s Sound

Thunder is the sound caused by the rapid expansion of air after lightning heats it. The sound travels at 1,236 km/h.

Lightning from Volcanos

Volcanic eruptions can produce lightning due to the large amounts of ash and particles released, creating a rare phenomenon called volcanic lightning.

10 Miles Distance

Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from the storm, making it unpredictable and dangerous even from a distance.

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