Definition: The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
That dictionary definition is pretty precise, isn’t it? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense.
“Thunder” – it's more than just a noisy surprise, you see,
It’s the sound of air, incredibly free!
Think about this: Lightning flashes bright and bold,
A fiery streak, a story to be told.
But that heat, my dears, it’s
fiercely
hot,
Expanding quickly, like a rapid spot!
This sudden surge, this powerful release,
Creates a sonic boom – a rumbling peace...
Or rather, a rumble, crackle, and crash,
As the air explodes in a thunderous dash!
So, to sum it up, thunder is the sound we hear when lightning's near, caused by that superheated air rushing around so fast.
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