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When a lightning bolt travels from the cloud to the ground it actually opens up a little hole in the air, called a channel. Once then light is gone the air collapses back in and creates a sound wave that we hear as thunder. The reason we see lightning before we hear thunder is because light travels faster than sound.
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∙ 16y agobefore or after it all depends on temperture Thunder comes before and during the rain.
Thunder is an aftereffect of lightning. Rain has no effect on thunder. Therefore lightning [and thunder] can occur before, during, or after rain, or even without any rain [some people then call it "dry lightning"].
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∙ 11y agoYes, Sound is slower than light.
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Is a thunderstorm a geological activity?
No. A thunderstorm is a weather event.
Is a thunderstorm in Illinois an example of weather or climate?
Weather
Does a thunderstorm have a weather or geologic cause?
Thunderstorms are weather events.
What storm comes after a thunder storm?
rain
What kind of weather system encourage a thunderstorm to develop?
low pressure
What are the typical warning signs that many people might notice before a thunderstorm?
severe thunderstorm warning or significant weather alert
Is a thunderstorm a geological activity?
No. A thunderstorm is a weather event.
Is a thunderstorm in Illinois an example of weather or climate?
Weather
What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?
A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.
Does a thunderstorm have a weather or geologic cause?
Thunderstorms are weather events.
What weather comes before a tornado?
Since tornado typically form in the rear portion of a thunderstorm they are usually preceded by, thunder, lightning, heavy rain and sometimes hail. This does not always stop before the tornado arrives in which case it is said to be rain wrapped.
What type of weather is the cumulonimbus cloud?
It is a thunderstorm.
Are thunderstorms geologic?
No. A thunderstorm is a weather event.
What type of weather is it during a thunderstorm?
Stormy...
What is antonym of thunderstorm?
Dry, sunny, clear, or fair weather. Those words mean thunderstorm.
Where does the weather happen before a tornado?
The weather that precedes a tornado, including heavy rain and hail generally occurs in the front part of a supercell thunderstorm, with the tornado closer to the back.
How big is a thunderstorm?
There isn't an exact size for a thunderstorm, but they can cover a large area of land. Every thunderstorm is different, and depending on how harsh the weather is and what the environment is like, the thunderstorm may be bigger or smaller.
