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Understanding Thunderstorms: Nature's Powerful Weather Phenomenon

Thunderstorms are rain showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. They typically last about 30 minutes but can persist longer depending on weather conditions. Commonly formed during the spring and summer months, thunderstorms are often initiated by convection. They can lead to severe consequences such as flash floods, tornadoes, and wildfires, making them more dangerous than hurricanes in terms of casualties. For more information about thunderstorms, visit NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory at www.nssl.noaa.gov.

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Understanding Thunderstorms: Nature's Powerful Weather Phenomenon

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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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