Thunder and Lightning

The video explains the formation of thunderstorms in cumulonimbus clouds, where violent currents generate energy. It describes how particles in clouds become electrically charged, leading to lightning and thunder. The process of cloud-to-ground lightning is detailed, highlighting the immense energy involved, which is hotter than the sun's surface. The video also explains the rapid expansion causing thunder and notes the global occurrence of thunderstorms.

What causes the sound of thunder during a lightning strike?

How many thunderstorms are estimated to be occurring across the globe at any one time?