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How many volts are in a lightning strike ?in #nature • 9 years ago (edited)

A lightning strike has enormous power ,we know that . But how big ?

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After several studies ,the specialists came to the conclusion that a lightning strike has from 5 kA to 200 kA and voltages vary from 40 kV to 120 kV .

So for example , let's say is 100 kA and 100 kV ,making some calculations ,the result is :

P = 100×10(3) A x 100 x 10(3) V = 10,000 x 106 VA or Watts = 1 x 10(10) Watts ,so is 10 billion Watts !

[ * 10(3) mean 10x10x10 ]

But can that power a town ?

For example one house needs 2,000 Watts/hour ,that mean 48,000 Watts/day. So for one day ,a lightning strike power can support a 56-house town ,so a very little town :)

A majority of lightning occurs in the storm cloud itself , only 10/2% of all lightning reaches the ground.

The air around a lightning strike is X3 hotter than the surface of the sun (that is 5,500 C).

The air temperature can reach 30,000 degrees Celsius !

Let's take a look at this fantastic video that captured unprecedented moments :

So be careful the next time when you'll meet a storm :)

Your @braveheart22 ,

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Best regards

 #life #science #video #lightning 9 years ago in #nature by $0.04
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    • [-] 9 years ago 

    Love these I have seen some of them. Thanks for sharing I love thunder and lighting I'm the one that goes out in them when they hit.

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    Reply [-] 9 years ago 

    I've just followed you ,do the same thx :)

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    • + harmonyhomestead
    Reply [-] 9 years ago 

    Yeah is amaizing the power of nature

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    • + harmonyhomestead
    Reply [-] 9 years ago 

    Watt?

    $0.00Reply [-] 9 years ago 

    10 billion

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