Brief Description of Lightning

Thunderstorms are where lightning and thunder occur. They are formed when a cold front moves in and meets a warm front. Also cumulonimbus clouds produce thunderstorms. Cumulonimbus clouds are formed when there is enough upward motion, and enough moisture in the air to produce a deep cloud that can reach temperatures lower than freezing. Mostly these conditions are met in the summer. Lightning occurs between 15,000- 25,000 ft. above sea level. A lightning stroke is a …

…the United States happens in Florida. This is because of the moisture content in the atmosphere is close to the surface, and the surface temperature is high. Along with Florida, there is a high activity of lightning in the Gulf of Mexico, and Texas. The longest lightning bolt was 118 miles long, which occurred in Texas. The average bolt is around 60 miles long, or more. Lightning bolts that don't strike the surface are called Cloud Flashes.