Static on your AM radio may be __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — an indication of nearby thunderstorm activity
Electromagnetic static and crackling noise heard on AM radio receivers are caused by electrical discharges from lightning. Mariners utilize this phenomenon as an effective real-time indicator of nearby squalls and thunderstorm activity within the vicinity.
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