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Thunder storms are caused by warm, moist air rising through the atmosphere. As this air rises it cools and the moisture condenses, forming clouds. If the updrafts driving this are strong enough the clouds develop from cumulus clouds, to tall cumulus congestus clouds, to large cumulonimbus clouds. It is these clouds that are usually called thunderstorms. Often the updrafts are triggered when the warm air mass meets a cooler and/or drier air mass (along a cold front or dryline).
The lighting itself comes from positive and negative charges within the thunder cloud and on the ground. The ground and top of the cloud generally carry positive charges and the bottom of the cloud generally carries a negative charge. Eventually enough of a charge difference builds up the the electricity discharges in the form of lightning. The lightning superheats the air to tens of thousands of degrees in a fraction of a second, creating a shockwave that is hear as thunder.
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Why does it thunder when it storms?
Thunder is caused when warm and cool air come together to cause friction. Ions come together also.
Why does Zeus make us have thunder storms?
he makes thunder storms when he is mad
Did Zeus make thunder in storms?
In Greek mythology, Zeus, the god of thunder and lightning, was believed to wield the power to create thunder during storms. It was believed that the sound of thunder was created when Zeus threw his lightning bolts from the sky.
What storms did christopher Columbus encounter?
thunder storms
Does every severe thunder storm cause a tornado?
No, only a fairly small percentage of severe storms produce torndoes.
Is thunder storms light?
yes
Does the southeast have thunder storms?
Yes
What storms happen in the desert?
rain storms thunder storms snow storms sand storms dust storms hail storms tornadoes although they are rare
Are super cell thunder storms the same as isolated thunder storms?
No, because a super cell storm is a quick and violent (and rare) storm while an isolated thunder storms are common, longer storms. Can you guys belive a 12 year old wrote this?!? It's true! ='p
Does the tudra have storms?
There are very huge blizzard storms. It is a snowy region. Sometimes in the summer there are thunder storms.
What happens when violent storms are formed?
When violent storms are formed, there can be strong winds, heavy rainfall, thunder, and lightning. These storms can cause damage to buildings and infrastructure, as well as pose risks to human safety. In extreme cases, violent storms can lead to tornadoes or hurricanes.
Where can thunder storms happen?
Anywhere in the world.
