Thunderstorm Characteristics and Effects

The video tutorial introduces thunderstorms, explaining their characteristics and dynamics, including the formation of lightning and thunder. It discusses severe thunderstorms, the formation of hail, and safety precautions. The video also highlights the global occurrence of thunderstorms, emphasizing their frequency and unpredictability.

What typically accompanies tornadoes?

• Snowstorms

• Thunderstorms

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

What is a defining feature of a thunderstorm?

• Tornadoes

• High winds

• Thunder and lightning

• Heavy snowfall

How long do most thunderstorms last?

• 30 minutes to an hour

• All day

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 2 to 3 hours

What causes the loud sound known as thunder?

• Clouds colliding

• Shock wave from lightning

• Rain hitting the ground

• Wind gusts

What is hail?

• Frozen rain

• Snowflakes

• Large pieces of ice

• Condensed fog

Approximately how many thunderstorms occur worldwide each year?

• 50 million

• 16 million

• 5 million

• 1 million