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  2. 13 Things You Might Not Know About Thunderstorms

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    Here are 13 facts about thunderstorms, according to data from the National Weather Service and NASA. 1. An estimated 16 million thunderstorms occur on Earth every year. 2. At any given time,...

  3. Thunder and lightning are much more complex than you think. Learn more about thunderstorm facts.

  4. Severe Weather 101: Thunderstorm Basics - NOAA National Severe...

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    There are about 100,000 thunderstorms each year in the U.S. alone. About 10% of these reach severe levels. When are thunderstorms most likely? Thunderstorms are most likely in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur year-round and at all hours.

  5. Thunderstorm, a violent short-lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds. Learn more about thunderstorms, including their structure and the different types.

  6. Thunderstorm Facts for Kids

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    A thunderstorm is a storm that occurs in cumulonimbus clouds and produces lightning and thunder. There are four types of thunderstorms, air-mass thunderstorms (single cell), Multicellular thunderstorm (multi-cell cluster), squall line (multi-cell line) and a rotating thunderstorm (supercell).

  7. Thunderstorms 101 | National Geographic - YouTube

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    Learn how thunderstorms form, what causes lightning and thunder, and how these violent phen... At any moment, about 2,000 thunderstorms are occurring worldwide.

  8. The Science of Thunderstorms: How They Form and Why They Matter

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    Thunderstorms are awe-inspiring natural phenomena that result from the interplay of warm, moist air and cooler air masses. They serve essential functions in regulating our planet's temperature, providing precipitation, and cleansing the atmosphere.

  9. Top Facts About Thunderstorms - WorldAtlas

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    More than 2000 thunderstorms are forming every day on our planet, and some of them can be extremely dangerous to the environment and human life. That is why it is important to learn more about them. These are some of the top facts about thunderstorms and their formation. 6.

  10. This article explores 25 interesting facts about thunderstorms, providing a fascinating look into why these climatic events occur. 1. Definition : A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, is characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning.

  11. Thunderstorms 101 - Education

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    Learn how thunderstorms form, what causes lightning and thunder, and how these violent phenomena help balance the planet's energy and electricity. At any moment, about 2,000 thunderstorms are occurring worldwide.