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Yes. Thunder is the sound of lighting hitting the ground. Light travels much faster than sound so you see the lighting first and hear the thunder afterwards. If you see the lighting and hear the thunder right after, then you are closer to wear the lighting struck.

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What is the sound heard after lighting?

Thunder is the sound heard after lightning.


What is the sound following the flash of lighting?

Thunder.


Does thunder have a flash?

No. Lighting produces a flash. Thunder is the sound the lightning produces.


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What happens after thunder strikes the ocean?

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Can peole die from thunder and lighting?

Unless you have a heart attack from the loud sound of thunder i wouldn't think so however lighting can be very dangerous and could certainly result in death.


What is an example that demonstrates that sound takes time to travel?

Fire crackers or thunder and lighting.


Is it true that when there is thunder god is angry?

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How did thunder form?

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