I WONDER - How Hot Is Lightning?

The video discusses lightning, explaining that while it doesn't have a temperature itself, it can heat the surrounding air to 25,000 degrees Celsius, which is nearly five times hotter than the sun's surface. Lightning can occur without rain and its intense heat can cause forest fires if there is no rain to dampen the trees.

What is unique about lightning in terms of temperature?

• It is always cold.

• It is cooler than the sun.

• It doesn't have a temperature.

• It has a fixed temperature.

How hot can the air around lightning become?

• 5,000 degrees Celsius

• 50,000 degrees Celsius

• 10,000 degrees Celsius

• 25,000 degrees Celsius

How does the temperature of lightning compare to the sun's surface?

• It is cooler than the sun's surface.

• It is the same as the sun's surface.

• It is nearly five times hotter than the sun's surface.

• It is twice as hot as the sun's surface.

Can lightning occur without rain?

• Yes, it can happen without rain.

• No, it always requires rain.

• Only in dry climates.

• Only during thunderstorms.

What risk does lightning pose if there is no rain?

• It can cause floods.

• It can cause forest fires.

• It can cause earthquakes.

• It can cause tornadoes.