I WONDER - What Happens When Lightning Strikes Wet Sand?

The video explains how fulgurite and sea glass are formed after a thunderstorm. Fulgurite is fossilized lightning, while sea glass is a unique type of glass shaped like an explosion of sand or a lightning strike. These are created when lightning hits wet sand, causing it to melt due to the intense heat.

What is fulgurite commonly known as?

• Fossilized lightning

• Petrified wood

• Volcanic rock

• Meteorite glass

How is the unique shape of sea glass described?

• Like a smooth pebble

• Like an explosion of sand

• Like a crystal

• Like a polished stone

What natural event leads to the formation of fulgurite?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Lightning strike

What happens to the sand when lightning strikes it?

• It melts

• It solidifies

• It turns to dust

• It evaporates

What is the primary factor that causes the sand to transform into glass?

• Pressure

• Wind

• Heat

• Water