The lightning capital of the United States

Chapter 1

The battle for the crown

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Chapter 2

The physics of a flash

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Chapter 3

Tracking the flash

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Chapter 4

Thunder, heat, and safety

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Master of The lightning capital of the United States

Ch 4 · Thunder, heat, and safety

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Shady Grove took Florida's crown! (Struck it down!) Bringing lightning to this Sooner town! (Struck it down!)

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Fun Fact

Bolt from the blue: Lightning can strike up to 10 to 15 miles away from a storm, appearing out of a clear blue sky before the rain even arrives.

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Quiz

Which of the following is considered a safe shelter during a lightning storm?

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Gossip

When a loud thunderstorm hits, what is your first instinct?

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According to the National Weather Service, what is the golden rule of lightning safety?

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Why does a car offer excellent protection during a lightning storm?

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What is the scientific term for the protective metal enclosure that channels electrical currents around its exterior?

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If you count 10 seconds between a lightning flash and its thunder, how far away is the storm?

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What is a 'bolt from the blue' in meteorology?

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What physical phenomenon actually creates the sound of thunder?

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Approximately how much faster does light travel compared to the speed of sound in our atmosphere?

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