Lightning is Incredibly Hot When people think of heat, they often think of things like boiling water or a hot summer's day.

The weather event is so rare that meteorologist Jim Cantore can barely contain his excitement when he's recorded in viral videos witnessing it.

The sound of thunder is caused by a lightning bolt traveling through the air. Lightning can heat the air to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, or five times the surface of the sun! This causes air to expand.

And that’s what causes thunderstormstoo ... a shock wave – a huge vibration in the airthat we hear as thunder. We usually see lightning before we hear thunder. That’s because light and ...

Thunder cannot hurt anyone, but lightning can be dangerous with ... According to the NHS: "Pressure changes that cause weather changes are thought to trigger chemical and electrical changes in the ...

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If you are outside, seek refuge in a car or grounded building when lightning or thunder begins. • If you are caught outside away from a building or car, stay clear of water bodies and tall ...

In order for lightning to strike and thunder to boom, the air has to be unstable. During typical conditions, thunderstorms happen with warm air well above ground level. The air was obviously not ...

And that’s what causes thunderstormstoo ... a shock wave – a huge vibration in the airthat we hear as thunder. We usually see lightning before we hear thunder. That’s because light and ...