Sounds of Thunder

The video explains how thunder is created by the extreme heat of lightning, which generates a sound shockwave. It takes about 5 seconds for the sound of thunder to travel a mile. The sound of thunder varies based on the number of lightning branches, their orientation, and their strength. A single bolt creates a single boom, while multiple branches result in a longer roll of thunder. Flickering lightning adds complexity, producing numerous crackles, rumbles, rolls, and booms.

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