What causes the rumbles after a lightning strike? Here's the phenomenon of thunder, explained. Much is written about lightning — why it occurs, its potential for danger and how to avoid it. Yet we ...

Did you think the thunder sounded louder? You're not crazy! There's a meteorological explanation to last night's louder ...

For the first time, scientists have imaged thunder, visually capturing the sound waves created by artificially triggered lightning. By studying the acoustic power radiated from different portions of ...

SEATTLE -- How can Mother Nature top off an unprecedented 4 days in a row above 80 in Seattle? With some fireworks for the finale, of course! A potent thunderstorm formed off the southern Cascades ...

Sound is a wave which is made up of vibrations in the air. It is caused by the movement of energy travelling through a medium as it propagates away from the source of the sound. Since sound wave ...

• I think it's caused by storm clouds crashing together. They are like . . . in a fight. • Thunder follows lightning. It's an echo to lightning which really doesn't have a sound at all. Ruby Kollman, ...

A calming cozy moment at home during a thunderstorm, featuring relaxing rain sounds and peaceful indoor vibes perfect for ...

The record-breaking heat wave at Lake Tahoe ends Friday as a possible thunderstorm passes through overnight to kick off the weekend. The 80-degree temperature on Tuesday broke the old mark of 79 set ...