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Strictly speaking thunder doesn't make a sound. Thunder IS the sound made by lightning.
Thunder is always proceeded by lightning and the sound is literally the sound of the bolt of lightning ripping through the air at an incredible speed ionising the air, rapidly raising temperature, breaking the sound barrier and physically hitting the earth.
The sound can be described as a rumble, a screech, a boom or a crack depending upon your proximity to the lightning and its type.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoThunder doesn't make a sound--thunder is a sound. It's the sound made by lightening. The electricity in lightening causes the rapid expansion of hot air, which creates shock waves: i.e. thunder.
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∙ 13y agothey make a huge clap sound like a million doors falling all at once
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∙ 12y agoWhen lightning strikes, those soundwaves are what we hear... The sound comes from the lightning actually, it doesnt come from thunder, "thunder" is what we hear...
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∙ 11y agoThunder is a sonic shock wave, or sonic boom, caused by lightning.
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∙ 10y agothe sound of thunder makes a boom sound which basically sounds like a bomb.
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∙ 14y agoThe answer to that question is kaboom!!
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∙ 13y agorumble or boom...
maybe broomble!
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peter patter is the sound made by rain.....
What is the sound made by a fan called?
The sound made by a fan is called either Horrah or Yeay. The horrah is that made by a football fan and the yeah is that of a soccer fan.
What type of waves are involved in lightning and thunder?
The sudden flashes of light and trembling sound waves are involved in lightning and thunder. These waves are caused because of the Sudden electrical discharges resulting from atmospheric conditions.
What are some examples of electrical sound?
Thunder.
What is the sound made by water called?
BUBBLING
What is the sound called made by thunder?
The sound of thunder is often called a thunderclap, a crash, a rumble, or a loud outburst. Thunder (a sound) is made by lightning (an electrostatic discharge).See the related Wikipedia and Online Dictionary links listed below:
What is the sound made by the thunder?
The sound of thunder is often called a thunderclap, a crash, a rumble, or a loud outburst. Thunder (a sound) is made by lightning (an electrostatic discharge).See the related Wikipedia and Online Dictionary links listed below:
The sound that lightning makes is called?
Thunder
What is sound made by a thunder called?
If very close, it's usually called a "crash" or a "clap". If further away, it's usually called a "rumble".
How does thunder?
Thunder is a sound made by lightning, where the sudden increase in pressure and heat from the lightning causes a rapid expansion of air that resulted in a loud sound.
Why does thunder make a sound?
It travels because of:The boom efect and what it does and how sound travels.
What the sound of thunder?
Thunder is the sound of lightning, because lightning moves faster then sound it takes a few seconds for the sound to catch up. So there is no sound of thunder, thunder is just the sound of lightning.
Is thunder the sound of warm air colliding with cold air?
You are wrong. Thunder is the noise made when the lightning causes the air to heat up and expand suddenly. When this explodes we hear the sound we call thunder.
What is the sound that results from the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike called?
Thunder results from the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike.
How did thunder form?
thunder and lighting is made when clouds are rubbing together which is causing friction. when its causing friection its moves and makes a spark. when it sparks all atoms (and protons) are going tot he ground which is very bad....
When was A Sound of Thunder created?
A Sound of Thunder was created in 1952.
When was The Sound of Thunder created?
The Sound of Thunder was created in 1981.
