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  1. www.weather.gov.sg › lightningNEA-MSS Lightning Alert - Meteorological Service Singapore

    Most lightning strokes occur within 5-6 km of a thunderstorm cloud. In the absence of a thunderstorm in a location, lightning strokes from a distant thunderstorm cloud more than 10 km away could still affect that location.

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  3. www.youtube.com › watchThunderstorms 101 | National Geographic - YouTube

    Apr 12, 2019 · At any moment, about 2,000 thunderstorms are occurring worldwide. Learn how thunderstorms form, what causes lightning and thunder, and how these violent phenomena help balance the...

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  4. www.lightningmaps.orgReal Time Lightning Map :: LightningMaps.org

    See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.

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  6. www.weather.gov › safety › lightning-science-thunderUnderstanding Lightning: Thunder - National Weather Service

    Learn how thunder is created by lightning passing through the air and how to calculate the distance to the storm by counting the seconds between flash and sound. Find out why thunder can be loud, sharp, or rumbling and how to stay safe from lightning strikes.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ThunderThunder - Wikipedia

    Learn about the scientific explanation, types, and perception of thunder, the sound caused by lightning. Find out how to estimate the distance from lightning strikes and the difference between thunder and sonic booms.

  8. scied.ucar.edu › learning-zone › stormsThunder and Lightning - Center for Science Education

    Learn how lightning causes thunder, how lightning forms, and about the types of lightning that occur. Explore the science behind the spectacular element of a thunderstorm with interactive activities and videos.

  9. scijinks.gov › lightningWhat Causes Lightning and Thunder? - NOAA SciJinks

    Sep 11, 2024 · If we are watching the sky, we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. That is because light travels much faster than sound waves. We can estimate the distance of the lightning by counting how many seconds it takes until we hear the thunder. It takes approximately 5 seconds for the sound to travel 1 mile.