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A thunderstorm is a weather phenomenon characterized by the occurrence of thunder and lightning, often accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail. It is a result of atmospheric instability, typically associated with unstable air masses and the interaction of warm and cold fronts. During a thunderstorm, intense convective activity within clouds leads to the formation of thunder and lightning. The rapid expansion and contraction of air as it becomes heated and cooled create electrical charges, resulting in dramatic flashes of lightning and the subsequent rumbling sound known as thunder. These intense weather events can bring significant hazards and impacts. Lightning strikes can cause damage to structures, trees, and power lines, as well as pose a risk to individuals who are outdoors. Heavy rain associated with thunderstorms can cause flash floods, leading to rapid rising water levels and endangering lives and property. Strong winds, often referred to as downbursts or microbursts, can occur during thunderstorms and may cause significant damage. Hail, which is formed by the upward and downward movement of supercooled water droplets in the storm's updrafts, can also accompany severe thunderstorms, causing harm to buildings, agriculture, and vehicles. Thunderstorms are most common in regions with warm and humid climates, where unstable atmospheric conditions prevail. They can occur during any season, but are more frequent in the spring and summer months, when warm air masses and moisture are abundant. While thunderstorms can be dangerous and disruptive, they also play a crucial role in the Earth's atmospheric processes. They help distribute heat and moisture, thereby influencing weather patterns and contributing to the water cycle. It is important to stay informed about weather forecasts and take necessary precautions when thunderstorms are predicted. Finding shelter indoors, away from windows, and avoiding open spaces during a thunderstorm is vital for personal safety. Additionally, being mindful of the potential hazards thunderstorms bring, such as flash flooding or lightning strikes, can help protect lives and property.

Indeed, there's a silver lining behind every dark cloud. The lesson behind earthquakes is that even amidst thisturmoil, there can be renewal and resilience. Scientifically, earthquakes occur as a result of tectonic plate movements deep within the Earth's crust. These movements release stress that has built up over time, preventing even more devastating earthquakes in the future. So, in a way, these seismic events serve as a natural pressure release valve, allowing our planet to find its equilibrium and continue its journey through the cosmos.

Did you know?   The building blocks of clouds are water and particles of dust, dirt, or sea salt—known as cloud condensation nuclei. These nuclei are everywhere in the atmosphere. As the air rises and cools, the water vapour condenses to form liquid water or ice, which results in the formation of tiny globules called cloud droplets. Much smaller than raindrops, cloud droplets are incredibly light and amass while they float in the air, to form the fluffy formations we see in the sky. Read more about clouds at https://lnkd.in/ddtyYxtx. National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) #ExploreDiscoverLearn #Funfacts #STEMulatorcloud

How Do Clouds Form? https://lnkd.in/gGimh8F7 .

Lecture 1: How to identify and name #clouds (introduction to #weather) https://lnkd.in/eh8Ygx-p

We've been watching clouds for thousands of years and we're still discovering new ones! Easily recognizable with their unique, wave-like structures, Asperitas usually form below existing cloud formations, most commonly Stratocumulus and Altocumulus. Building on what we learned before, this means you’ll see Asperitas in the aftermath of convective thunderstorm activity. Asperitas, which comes from the Latin word for roughness, was first popularized and proposed as a type of cloud in 2009 by Gavin Pretor-Pinney of the Cloud Appreciation Society. The first images of this distinctive cloud were received from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2006. A few years later, the society proposed the cloud be included in the International Cloud Atlas. Adding a new cloud type is a rare event. The World Meteorological Organization had not updated the atlas in 30 years, until Asperitas was added as a supplementary feature in March 2017. It is the first cloud formation added since cirrus intortus in 1951. We'll cover the other discoveries in technological clouds next week! Photo by Mike Grandmaison #cloud #serverandsky #asperitas