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- The Sound of Thunder - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Thunder is the acoustic shock wave resulting from the extreme heat generated by a lightning flash It is produced the same way regardless of whether lightning is positive or negative
- Why Does A Lightning Bolt Make Sound? - YouTube
This video dives into the fascinating science behind why lightning bolts aren't silent events, but rather create the thunderous sounds we hear
- Thunder - Wikipedia
Thunder is the sound caused by lightning [1][2][3] Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack
- Why does lightning cause sound? - Physics Stack Exchange
If I understand correctly, lightning is the discharge of electricity from the atmosphere into the planet However, if I switch on a lamp, the wires are not causing thunder (or any audible sound) I've also heard that the thunder comes from lightning breaking the sound barrier
- Does Lightning Produce Sound? Unraveling The Science Behind Thunder
The process of how lightning creates thunder is a fascinating interplay of physics and atmospheric conditions At its core, thunder is the audible result of the rapid heating of air by a lightning bolt, which causes the air to expand explosively and produce sound waves
- What causes the sound of thunder? - Library of Congress
However, if a lightning bolt is forked, the sounds change The shock waves from the different forks of lightning bounce off each other, the low hanging clouds, and nearby hills to create a series of lower, continuous grumbles of thunder
- Behind the Forecast: The Science of Thunder’s Sound
A sharp, loud crack will be heard close to the actual lightning strike, while a rumbling sound may follow The atmosphere’s temperature influences the sound of thunder and how far it travels
- NWS JetStream - The Sound of Thunder - National Weather Service
Normally, only the direct sound of thunder is heard But refraction can add some additional sound, effectively amplifying the thunder and making it sound louder This is more common in the winter as thunderstorms develop in the warm air above a cooler surface air mass
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