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You start hearing thunder when the rapid expansion of air near a lightning bolt creates a shockwave that travels through the atmosphere, causing the sound of thunder. Lightning and thunder typically occur almost simultaneously, but because light travels faster than sound, we see the lightning first and then hear the thunder a few seconds later.
What else can I help you with?
Why do you sometimes hear thunder at about the same time of lightning?
you are probably hearing the thunder from a different lightning strike.
How soon after hearing thunder does rain come?
Rain typically follows thunder within a few minutes, though the exact timing can vary. Thunder is produced by lightning, which can strike several miles away from the rain itself. Generally, if you hear thunder, you can expect rain to start shortly after, but it may take up to 30 minutes or more in some cases, depending on the storm's intensity and distance. For a rough estimate, counting the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder, with every five seconds indicating approximately one mile, can help gauge how far away the storm is.
When did thunder start?
Celtic Thunder had their first performance in August of 2007
Why are you hearing thundering after lightning?
A lightning flash travels at the speed of light. The sound of thunder travels much slower. Therefore, we see the flash before we hear the thunder.
Can thunder deafen people?
While thunder can be very loud and cause discomfort or temporary hearing damage if it's close by, it is unlikely to permanently deafen a person. Human ears have a built-in mechanism to protect against extremely loud noises like thunder by momentarily reducing sound transmission. However, it's still best to take precautions during a thunderstorm to protect your hearing.
Can it thunder after rain?
Of course it can, hearing thunder after it rains means you are hearing the storm roll away, or a new one is coming.
When hearing thunder is that conduction or convection?
Hearing thunder is due to the rapid expansion of air caused by the extreme heat of a lightning bolt. This process is an example of conduction.
What is noticing that the sky is dark and hearing thunder in the distance examples of?
Noticing the sky is dark and hearing thunder in the distance are examples of observations.
Why do you sometimes hear thunder at about the same time of lightning?
you are probably hearing the thunder from a different lightning strike.
How close do you have to be to get blind from thunder?
Thunder will not cause blindness, it may cause hearing damage if the lightning strike is very close.
When a survivor said he thought the was hearing thunder he meant?
went he meant
Can thunder make you deaf?
No, thunder cannot make you deaf. Thunder is a sound caused by lightning, and while it can be very loud, it is not loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage.
How soon after hearing thunder does rain come?
Rain typically follows thunder within a few minutes, though the exact timing can vary. Thunder is produced by lightning, which can strike several miles away from the rain itself. Generally, if you hear thunder, you can expect rain to start shortly after, but it may take up to 30 minutes or more in some cases, depending on the storm's intensity and distance. For a rough estimate, counting the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder, with every five seconds indicating approximately one mile, can help gauge how far away the storm is.
When did thunder start?
Celtic Thunder had their first performance in August of 2007
When a child runs to his mother after hearing a clap thunder what is the child using?
His senses of being scared!
Why is there a delay between the lightning an thunder?
There is a delay between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder because the speed of light (lightning) is much faster than the speed of sound (thunder). Thus, you SEE lightning first, and then you HEAR thunder later.
Why are you hearing thundering after lightning?
A lightning flash travels at the speed of light. The sound of thunder travels much slower. Therefore, we see the flash before we hear the thunder.
