Thunder is the sound of lightning. When lightning hits, it makes a big boom. But sometimes thunder sounds like a whisper or a loud roar, that depends on where you are and how far away the lightning is.
Why Does It Sound Different?
If you're close to the lightning, you hear a big boom right away. If you're farther away, the sound takes longer to reach you, so it might be more of a low rumble or even a soft whisper.
Examples
- Thunder sounds louder when you're close to the lightning.
- When you're in a valley and lightning strikes a mountain, the thunder might feel like it's coming from everywhere at once.
- Sometimes thunder can be so quiet that it feels more like a whisper.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Sound’ of a Thunderclap?
- What Causes the ‘Sound’ of Thunder and How Far Can It Travel?
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and Why Is It So Loud?
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and How Far Can It Be Heard?
- What Causes the ‘Hum’ of a Refrigerator?
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