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How do thunderstorms cause fires?

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Lighting strikes at objects

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What affects can thunderstorms have?

fires and wild fires


What destruction do thunderstorms cause to an ecosystem?

people die because of them and also make forest fires


How can thunderstorms lead to both flooding and fire?

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What types of damage do thunderstorms do?

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What effect do thunderstorms have on living things?

Thunderstorms can start fires kill animals or humans and burn houses.


Are thunderstorms harmful?

They can be. Thunderstorms can cause deadly lighning strikes, fires, floods, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes. However, thunderstorms are also beneficial. In many regions they are a major source of rain, which is necessary for life. Lightning converts nitrogen in the air into a form that plants can use to grow.


Do thunderstorms cause lighting?

Yes. Thunderstorms cause the vast majority of lightning.


Do high altocumulus clouds cause thunderstorms?

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Why does thunderstroms considered severe?

If strong enough they can cause flood damage, wild fires from lightning and destruction from wind. Tornadoes can also result from severe thunderstorms in some cases.


What is the leading cause of death associated with thunderstorm?

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What can thunderstorms in the desert cause?

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Does Jesus cause thunderstorms?

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