Thunder is the sound of lightning. When lightning strikes, it heats up the air around it really fast, so fast that the air expands quickly and makes a loud boom. It’s like when you blow on a balloon really hard and it pops!
Examples
- A lightning bolt hits a tree nearby, and you hear a loud boom right above your head.
- You’re playing outside when it starts to rain, and suddenly there’s a big thunderclap.
- Thunder sounds like a giant drum being hit from the sky.
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See also
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and How Is It Related to Lightning?
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and How Is It Different From Lightning?
- What Causes the ‘Sound’ of Thunder and How Far Can We Hear It?
- What Causes the ‘Sound’ of Thunder and Why Does It Echo?
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and How Far Can It Be Heard?
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