In fact, lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (5 times hotter than the surface of the sun).
Can lightning melt a bullet?
If the bullet did fly through a bolt of lightning, it would be heated by it, but wouldn’t be in the bolt long enough to melt. Most bullets are lead and copper, neither of which can become magnetized.
Can lightning melt bones?
Lightning may be extremely hot, but not hot enough to actually burn bone.
How loud is the loudest thunder?
In close proximity to the source, the sound pressure level of thunder is usually 165 to 180 dB, but can exceed 200 dB in some cases.
What happens if lightning hits a bullet?
What would happen if lightning struck a bullet in midair? The bullet won’t affect the path the lightning takes. You’d have somehow to time the shot so the bullet was in the middle of the bolt when the return stroke happened. The core of a lightning bolt is a few centimeters in diameter.
Why wait 30 minutes after lightning?
Because electrical charges can linger in clouds after a thunderstorm has seemingly passed, experts agree that people should wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming outdoor activities.
Is thunder louder than a gunshot?
Depends on the distance we consider. for longer disrance thunder wins and in extreme proximity gun shot sounds louder.
Can lightning hit a fire?
Fire. It is estimated that a lightning bolt’s temperature can reach 50,000 degrees. Odds are that if your home is hit, you will experience fire damage. Often you won’t notice a fire caused by lightning right away; it can hide in attic spaces or inside walls.