One of the ways to stay safe from the danger of lightning is to know who far away the approaching storm is.If you see a flash of lightning and then hear thunder approximately 15 seconds later, the lightning is
A) right on top of your location.
B) a mile of your location.
C) three miles of your location.
D) fifteen miles of your location.

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The rule of thumb is that for every 5 seconds between a flash of lightning and the corresponding thunder, the lightning is one mile away. So, if you hear thunder 15 seconds after seeing a flash of lightning, the lightning is approximately 3 miles away. Being cautious and seeking shelter from the storm is still necessary, but you are not in immediate danger as you would be if the lightning were right on top of your location.

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