What are thunderstorms?
Q: What are thunderstorms?
A: Thunderstorms are intense weather systems that produce strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.
Q: Where can thunderstorms occur?
A: Thunderstorms can occur anywhere with two conditions: the air near the Earth's surface must be warm and moist, and the atmosphere must be unstable.
Q: How often do lightning bolts hit the Earth?
A: 100 lightning bolts hit the Earth every second.
Q: How many thunderstorms happen around the Earth at any one moment?
A: At any one moment, about 1,800 thunderstorms happen around the Earth.
Q: Why are thunderstorms rare in winter?
A: Thunderstorms are rare in winter mostly because of the cold weather.
Q: What is thundersnow?
A: Thundersnow is a phenomenon where thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm.
Q: In what weather condition is thundersnow common?
A: Thundersnow is common in blizzards.
