Boom! Crash! Flash!

Introduction

      Remember the lightning storms you see during a thunderstorm? They are very loud and destructive, but have you ever wondered what causes them? In this blog, I will explain to you how these bolts of destruction form, and all the chaos they cause. But have you ever wondered what lightning is? Or how these brilliant streaks of light are formed? Or what the effects are of lightning? Well, lightning is a really big electrostatic charge that has been released. It is very powerful, and can easily kill a human. It can also cause lots and lots of damage to property.

How Is It Formed

     Lightning is super powerful electrostatic charge. But how is a giant electrostatic charge like lightning formed. Well, there has to be specific conditions for lightning. Lightning is formed only when there is moisture in the air. Positive and negative charges keep on attacking each other. As you all know, the structure for water is H2O. Then, another oxygen molecule tries to join the H2O. When the oxygen molecule tries to join the hydrogen(H part of H2O) they have a repel each other. This repel is really big. In fact, the repel is so big, that it causes a spark. It also makes a really loud sound. This spark causes the lightning part, and the sound is what causes the loud thunder.

What Are Its Effects?

     Lightning is extremely powerful. And it is so strong that it can power a whole house for an entire week! But lightning also has some negative effects. In fact, very negative effects. Lightning can set a tree on fire, and leave it to burn to ashes. Lightning can also destroy a whole house, and leave its family to be homeless. Sadly, lightning can also kill humans. There have been many times over the years where people have been killed, or at least gravely wounded by being struck by lightning. Did you know that there was a man who got struck lightning 7 times? Can you believe that?

Conclusion

        In summation, lightning is one of nature's most powerful things. Lightning has lots of power, which unfortunately, can also have some negative effects. Lightning has killed many people in the past, and also destroyed many homes. Lightning forms when the opposites, like positive and negative attack each other.
These attacks cause a spark, which causes the lightning. It also makes a sound, which causes the thunder. So as you can see, lightning is a very powerful part of nature.

Comment And Question

      Comment-Lightning has struck a man 7 times! Can you believe that?!
      Question-Can you find another strong and powerful part of nature like lightning? Comment in the box below.

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