Does lightning strike twice in the same place? How does a lightning rod work? What is ball lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at any one time? Why does lightning zigzag? What is St. Elmo's Fire? These and many more often-asked questions about lightning are answered in this fascinating and informative guide for the layman, presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. One of nature's most awesome phenomena, lightning has intrigued man since earliest times. In this book, a noted scientist and expert on lightning dispels many misconceptions whi... Read More
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Does lightning strike twice in the same place? How does a lightning rod work? What is ball lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at any one time? Why does lightning zigzag? What is St. Elmo's Fire? These and many more often-asked questions about lightning are answered in this fascinating and informative guide for the layman, presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. One of nature's most awesome phenomena, lightning has intrigued man since earliest times. In this book, a noted scientist and expert on lightning dispels many misconceptions whi... Read More
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Does lightning strike twice in the same place? How does a lightning rod work? What is ball lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at any one time? Why does lightning zigzag? What is St. Elmo's Fire? These and many more often-asked questions about lightning are answered in this fascinating and informative guide for the layman, presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. One of nature's most awesome phenomena, lightning has intrigued man since earliest times. In this book, a noted scientist and expert on lightning dispels many misconceptions while offering a wealth of scientific and technical information about the nature of lightning and its effects. You'll discover how Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electrical, how to protect yourself from lightning, how to photograph lightning (it's not difficult), the possible relationship between ball lightning and UFOs, what to do for a person struck by lightning, the nature of sheet lightning, ribbon lightning, bead lightning and other variations, and much more. While the overall approach is nontechnical, Dr. U man has incorporated scientific data in the answers in such a way that laymen will find the book a near-painless introduction to current scientific knowledge about lightning. Simple, well-drawn diagrams illuminate the text, along with a selection of spectacular lightning photographs, including a remarkable image of 5 lightning bolts produced by the explosion of the first thermonuclear device. In addition, each chapter contains a list of references cited in the text which suggest further reading for anyone interested in finding out more about earth's dazzling atmospheric fireworks.
BISACs: NATURE / Weather SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE Why did Benjamin Franklin fly the kite? CHAPTER TWO How does a lightning rod work? CHAPTER THREE How many people are killed by lightning each year? What should I do if caught outdoors in a thunderstorm? Is it safe to talk on the telephone during a thunderstorm? Should I unplug radios and TVs? How can I help someone struck by lightning? CHAPTER FOUR Am I safe from lightning in an airplane? In a car? CHAPTER FIVE How does lightning damage trees and building? CHAPTER SIX "Does lightning "never strike twice?" Does it always strike the tallest object? CHAPTER SEVEN How are thunderstorms formed? Are there locations with no lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at one time? CHAPTER EIGHT Does cloud lightning differ from cloud-to-ground lightning? Which is more common? Does lightning occur only in thunderstorms? CHAPTER NINE Does a stroke between cloud and ground travel upwards or downwards? CHAPTER TEN How long and how wide is the lightning channel? Why is lightning zig-zag? How can I best photograph lightning? CHAPTER ELEVEN How hot is lightning? CHAPTER TWELVE How is thunder generated? How can it be used to measure the distance and length of the lightning channel? CHAPTER THIRTEEN Does lightning occur without thunder? Thunder without lightning? What is heat lightning? Sheet lightning? CHAPTER FOURTEEN Do gushes of rain follow thunder? CHAPTER FIFTEEN What is ball lightning? Are UFOs and ball lightning related? CHAPTER SIXTEEN What is ribbon lightning? Bead lightning? CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Has lightning any practical use? CHAPTER EIGHTEEN What would happen if lightning were eliminated? INDEX
Does lightning strike twice in the same place? How does a lightning rod work? What is ball lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at any one time? Why does lightning zigzag? What is St. Elmo's Fire? These and many more often-asked questions about lightning are answered in this fascinating and informative guide for the layman, presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. One of nature's most awesome phenomena, lightning has intrigued man since earliest times. In this book, a noted scientist and expert on lightning dispels many misconceptions while offering a wealth of scientific and technical information about the nature of lightning and its effects. You'll discover how Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electrical, how to protect yourself from lightning, how to photograph lightning (it's not difficult), the possible relationship between ball lightning and UFOs, what to do for a person struck by lightning, the nature of sheet lightning, ribbon lightning, bead lightning and other variations, and much more. While the overall approach is nontechnical, Dr. U man has incorporated scientific data in the answers in such a way that laymen will find the book a near-painless introduction to current scientific knowledge about lightning. Simple, well-drawn diagrams illuminate the text, along with a selection of spectacular lightning photographs, including a remarkable image of 5 lightning bolts produced by the explosion of the first thermonuclear device. In addition, each chapter contains a list of references cited in the text which suggest further reading for anyone interested in finding out more about earth's dazzling atmospheric fireworks.
BISACs: NATURE / Weather SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General
CHAPTER ONE Why did Benjamin Franklin fly the kite? CHAPTER TWO How does a lightning rod work? CHAPTER THREE How many people are killed by lightning each year? What should I do if caught outdoors in a thunderstorm? Is it safe to talk on the telephone during a thunderstorm? Should I unplug radios and TVs? How can I help someone struck by lightning? CHAPTER FOUR Am I safe from lightning in an airplane? In a car? CHAPTER FIVE How does lightning damage trees and building? CHAPTER SIX "Does lightning "never strike twice?" Does it always strike the tallest object? CHAPTER SEVEN How are thunderstorms formed? Are there locations with no lightning? How many thunderstorms are in progress in the world at one time? CHAPTER EIGHT Does cloud lightning differ from cloud-to-ground lightning? Which is more common? Does lightning occur only in thunderstorms? CHAPTER NINE Does a stroke between cloud and ground travel upwards or downwards? CHAPTER TEN How long and how wide is the lightning channel? Why is lightning zig-zag? How can I best photograph lightning? CHAPTER ELEVEN How hot is lightning? CHAPTER TWELVE How is thunder generated? How can it be used to measure the distance and length of the lightning channel? CHAPTER THIRTEEN Does lightning occur without thunder? Thunder without lightning? What is heat lightning? Sheet lightning? CHAPTER FOURTEEN Do gushes of rain follow thunder? CHAPTER FIFTEEN What is ball lightning? Are UFOs and ball lightning related? CHAPTER SIXTEEN What is ribbon lightning? Bead lightning? CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Has lightning any practical use? CHAPTER EIGHTEEN What would happen if lightning were eliminated? INDEX
