π§ For kids ages 6β12
True or False: Weather β page 2
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π¦ Kids β’ Weather
Lightning is so hot that it's five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
π‘ Explanation
Yes, that's right! When lightning strikes, it's incredibly hot. It can reach over 30,000 degrees Celsius, which is about five times hotter than the sun's surface. The rapid heating of the air makes it expand explosively, creating the sound of thunder that we hear!
π¦ Kids β’ Weather
Sometimes, small fish can rain down from the sky, just like water.
π‘ Explanation
It sounds weird, but it's true! This happens when a strong swirling wind, called a 'waterspout' (a type of tornado over water), sucks up water from a lake or the ocean. Along with the water, small fish, frogs, or other tiny animals can get carried up into the air. When the waterspout then loses power and rains down, the animals come with it, looking like they're falling from the sky. It's very rare, but it has happened in several places around the world!