Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm, also called an electrical storm or a lightning storm, is a storm containing lightning as well as thunder normally caused due to unstable atmospheric conditions.
- Causes of Lightning and Thunder
While lightning and thunder are considered to be the most common natural occurrences in the world, the fact that we know very little about their causes is quite surprising in itself. Read on...
- Lightning on the Water: Personal Watercraft Safety
An Maryland man was recently electrocuted and killed when a lightning bolt struck water near where he was riding his jet-ski.
- Heat Lightning Facts
This article provides facts and information about heat lightning that will be helpful to you.
- Lightning Safety Precautions
Lightning strikes are very frequent during thunderstorms. Though you might stay indoors when lightning strikes, there might be situations when you are outdoors during thunderstorms. Here are some lightning safety precautions so that you can be careful and minimize the risk to your life.
- Facts about Hailstorms
Hail or Hailstorm, is a type of precipitation that appears in the form of a storm. Here is an elaboration of the concept of a hail, and states some interesting facts about hailstorms.
- Causes and Effects of Thunderstorms
A thunderstorm is also referred to as an electrical storm, due to the presence of lightning and thunder during the manifestation of the natural phenomenon. This weather variant is characterized by very contradictory nature, like the presence of heavy rain or no precipitation at all and a sequential or rotational appearance.
- What Causes Lightning
The natural phenomenon of lightning that appears in a zigzag pattern in the sky has intrigued people across the globe for centuries together. There are several theories regarding the formation of lightning. However, the widely accepted theory is that of cumulonimbus clouds getting electrically charged...
- Different Types of Lightning
Many people think that there is only one type of lightning, and that's it. But in reality, there are many types that differ in their visual appearance and structures...
- What Causes Thunder
Thunder always follows a flash of lightning. But, actually what causes thunder? Read on to know more about the phenomenon of thunder and lightning...
- Thunderstorm Facts
Read on to know more about the thunderstorms, their types and a few interesting facts...
