thunder
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002805
The sound caused by rapidly expanding gases in a lightning discharge.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002805 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | electrometeor |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-002805",
"term": "thunder",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The sound caused by rapidly expanding gases in a lightning discharge.",
"see_also": [
"electrometeor"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thunder/"
}
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