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the exact reason as to how it is formed is still under debate but scientist think that it's a static discharge. to sum it up, they believe that the water and other molecules in the storm cloud gets moved around so much that they rub against each other thus creating static electricity (kinda like when you rub a balloon against your hair but times like a million). when the cloud has a lot of electricity built up, it tends to want to find somewhere to let it loose. usually it's within the cloud but sometimes, it strikes the ground. these lightning bolts have tremendous energy and it's said that a lighting bold is hotter than the surface of the sun!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoa thunder storm is characterized by presence of lightning and a thunder.the lightning is caused by electrical charge due movement of water droplets or crystals carried by the wind .the increase in pressure and temperature produce rapid expansion of air .this expansion produce sound of thunder
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What type of cloud is formed in a thunderstorm?
A cumulonimbus cloud is formed during thunderstorms.
Where does thunder and lighting form in the world?
thunderstorms can form anywhere in the world except Antarctica
Lighting without Thunder?
It is quite common actually. It happens during most thunderstorms.
What happens at the start of all severe thunderstorms?
Lots of lighting and dark clouds, sometimes green withj purple lightning
How are thunderstorms formed?
thunderstorms are formed because of rain, wind.and also some other stuff thati need to re-chek
Do thunderstorms cause lighting?
Yes. Thunderstorms cause the vast majority of lightning.
How do thunderstorms cause fires?
Lighting strikes at objects
Do thunderstorms make lighting or thunder?
Thunderstorms actually produce lightning and the thunder is from lightning crashing and hitting something
How are tornadoes and lighting related?
Both tornadoes and lightning are produced by thunderstorms.
What type of cloud has a thunderstorm?
A cumulonimbus (Cumulus) has thunderstorms and also thunder and lighting
How do thunderstorms form on Earth?
Thunderstorms are formed by moisture and unstable air. There are three different types of thunderstorms; orographic, frontal and air mass.
What type of cloud is formed in a thunderstorm?
A cumulonimbus cloud is formed during thunderstorms.
Where does thunder and lighting form in the world?
thunderstorms can form anywhere in the world except Antarctica
Lighting without Thunder?
It is quite common actually. It happens during most thunderstorms.
Is there lighting in tornadoes?
Because they form in thunderstorms tornadoes are usually accompanied by lightning, but they do not cause it.
What are thunderstorms are often formed by?
Warm , moist areas
Can lightning be near cyclones and tornadoes?
Yes. Cyclones often produce thunderstorms, and tornado occur during thunderstorms. So both are commonly accompanied by lighting.
