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How does thunder take place?

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How does thunder take place?

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  1. Huge, quantities of electricity are discharged in lightning flashes and temperatures of over 30,000°C or more.
  2. This extreme heat causes the air to expand explosively fast and then contract.
  3. This expansion and contraction create a shock wave that turns into a booming sound wave known as thunder.
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