Why do storms get so loud? | Weather Science for Kids
Why do storms get so loud? Explore the science of thunder and lightning in this fun weather science podcast for kids, homeschool STEM, and families.
Have you ever wondered what makes a thunderstorm boom so hard it shakes your windows? It turns out, thunder isn't made of solid objects crashing together—it is the sound of superheated air exploding in a split second! When a lightning bolt zips through the sky, it heats the air around it to over 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hotter than the surface of the sun.
That super-hot air bursts outward like a giant invisible pop, creating…
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