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Thunderstorms: Natures Washing Machine

Thunderstorms: Natures Washing Machine. Ethan Escobar Science Shepard Site used for information NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory. What is a thunderstorm?. A thunderstorm is a rain shower during which you can hear thunder

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Thunderstorms: Natures Washing Machine

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  1. Thunderstorms: Natures Washing Machine Ethan Escobar Science Shepard Site used for information NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory

  2. What is a thunderstorm? • A thunderstorm is a rain shower during which you can hear thunder • Thunder comes from lightning so therefore all thunderstorms have lightning • www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/ May 2013

  3. What conditions cause thunderstorms? Usually thunderstorms are created by heating also known as convection sodahead.com may 2013

  4. How long do thunderstorms last? • A typical thunderstorm last about 30 minutes They can last longer it depends on the storm www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/ Usatoday.com 2011

  5. When does this happen • They are most likely to come around in the spring and summer month • They can also happen year round but its not likely that they will • They can happen in the afternoon or evening • www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/

  6. What kind of damage can thunderstorms cause? • It can cause flash floods, tornados, and or lightning • Thunderstorms can kill more people than a hurricane • Thunderstorms can cause fires and they kill wildlife out in the open • www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms

  7. pictures Weather.com may2013 srh.noaa.gov

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