Why does "lightning" come with a booming "thunder"? Uncover the answer to summer storms in a split second!
As this period marks the transition from the hot season to the rainy season, weather conditions are unstable. Rayong residents may observe lightning and hear thunder more frequently. Today, let's uncover nature's secrets!
The Origin in Clouds
Inside rain clouds, countless ice crystals and water droplets collide, generating "static electricity," similar to rubbing a ruler against a feather duster.
Charge Separation
As positive charges ascend to the cloud's top, negative charges accumulate at its base, inducing charges on the ground. When negative charges at the cloud's base intensify, they attract positive charges on the ground (including people, trees, or utility poles) to gather at the highest points.
5 Times Hotter Than the Sun!
When the attractive force is sufficient, charges from the cloud and the ground rush towards each other, forming "lightning" that is 5 times hotter than the sun's surface!
The Moment Thunder is Born
The immense heat generated in that split second causes the surrounding air to expand rapidly and violently, creating a shockwave that becomes the "rumbling" sound we hear and call "thunder."
During this thunderstorm season, please remember to take care of your health and avoid open areas for your safety.
