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The temperature of the lightning bolt heats the air to an extremely high temperature very quickly, often five times hotter than the sun''s surface. This rapid heating causes a shock wave that results in the

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During a storm, power went out, on, out again with super loud

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Heard popping sound and saw a flash after a thunder strike

The thunder sound you heard was extremely high voltage lightning. It can hit the utility wires and set up a very fast (microseconds) extremely high voltage wave travelling and bouncing all

What causes the sound of thunder?

Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of the air surrounding the path of a lightning bolt.Monsoon storm producing a forked lightning bolt from the

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The accumulation of electric charges must be great enough to overcome the insulating properties of the air. When this happens, a stream of negative charges

What Causes Thunder and Lightning?

The short answer is that an unequal distribution of electrical charges cause a static discharge, which we call lightning, while thunder is the sound that

A question regarding a clicking sound heard indoors when there

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What Causes Thunder After Lightning?

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Have you not noticed lights flickering in concurrence with lightning, and then comes the thunder? The pulse could become audible depending on the electrical systems in the house that

Consumer Unit Breaker Box is Making a Buzzing Noise

There are numerous possible causes for a FUSEBOX BUZZING NOISE. Sometimes a buzzing noise is not a big issue and there is no reason for alarm but under

Understanding Lightning: Thunder

As you continue to listen, you''ll hear the sound created from the portions of the channel farther and farther away. Typically, a sharp crack or click will indicate that the lightning channel passed nearby.

Why Is Thunder So Loud?

Thunder can be extremely loud. A lightning bolt heats the surrounding air to tens of thousands of kelvins in milliseconds. This extreme, rapid heating

What Causes Thunder After Lightning?

The pressure produced from the stroke plasma, which is much greater than the pressure of the surrounding atmosphere, causes the channel to expand

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