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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms. M. Fairbanks, p. 3. http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/newspaper/graphics/lightning_city.jpg. Lightning. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes.

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Thunderstorms

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  1. Thunderstorms M. Fairbanks, p. 3 http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/newspaper/graphics/lightning_city.jpg

  2. Lightning • Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes. • The lightning is seen before the thunder is heard because light travels faster than sound. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875669.html

  3. Thunderstorms need three things: Thunderstorms need three things: • Moisture—to form clouds and rain. • Unstable Air—relatively warm air that can rise rapidly. • Lift—fronts, sea breezes and mountains are capable of lifting air to help form thunderstorms. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875669.html

  4. Wind in Thunderstorms Strong winds, hail, and tornadoes are also dangers associated with some thunderstorms. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875669.html

  5. Developmental Stage www.wrh.noaa.gov/Flagstaff/summer/diagram.gif

  6. Mature Stage www.wrh.noaa.gov/Flagstaff/summer/diagram.gif

  7. Dissipating Stage www.wrh.noaa.gov/Flagstaff/summer/diagram.gif

  8. Thunderclouds Cumulonimbus http://www.factmonster.com/ipd/A0395646.html

  9. Number of Storms • Nearly 1,800 thunderstorms are happening at any moment around the world. That's 16 million a year! http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875669.html

  10. Size The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875669.html

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