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  2. When a lightning strike is close, the thunder is heard as a loud clap or snapping sound. When the sound of thunder has a rumbling quality, it is the sound waves reaching the listener at...

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    Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. [1][2][3] Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack. The sudden increase in temperature and hence pressure caused by the lightning produces rapid expansion of the air in the path of a lightning bolt. [4] .

  4. Apr 5, 2023 · Thunder is the acoustic shock wave resulting from the extreme heat generated by a lightning flash. It is produced the same way regardless of whether lightning is positive or negative. Lightning can be as hot as 54,000°F (30,000°C), a temperature that is five times hotter than the surface of the Sun!

  5. Nov 22, 2019 · The explosive expansion and contraction of air heated almost instantaneously by a lightning bolt produces the sound of thunder. Depending on your distance from a lightning bolt, the effect of air density and other factors, thunder may sound like a sharp, shattering clap or a rumbling roll.

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  6. Thunder is the sound caused by a nearby flash of lightning and can be heard for a distance of only about 10 miles from the lightning strike. The sound of thunder should serve as a warning to anyone outside that they are within striking distance of the storm and need to get to a safe place immediately!

  7. Oct 19, 2023 · The resonating sound of thunder is a mixture of different frequencies, making it an unpredictable yet distinguishable melody of nature. It commences with a loud crack of sound called a thunderclap, which is followed by dampened crackles called thunder booms.

  8. Apr 7, 2023 · Thunder — the sound resulting from the aftermath of lightning — typically sounds like a loud clap if you’re close by, with accompanying rumbles that last for a relatively short time period.

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