Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack. In turn, this expansion of air creates a sonic shock wave, often referred to as a "thunderclap" or "peal of thunder".
What is the sound of thunder storm?
However, the grumbles and growls we hear in thunderstorms actually come from the rapid expansion of the air surrounding the lightning bolt. As the heated air expands, the pressure drops, the air cools, and it contracts. The result is a shock wave, with a loud, booming burst of noise sent in every direction.
How do you write the sound of thunder?
One common word for the sound is a thunderclap.
What is the sound of a thunderstorm?
The loud thunder that follows the lightning bolt is commonly said to come from the bolt itself. However, the grumbles and growls we hear in thunderstorms actually come from the rapid expansion of the air surrounding the lightning bolt.
What sound does a thunder make in words?
Examples of onomatopoeic English words that might be applicable to thunder are boom, rumble, and maybe crash.
What can I use to make thunder sounds?
Crazy easy paper bowl noisemakers keep them empty and use as just thunder makers or fill them with rice/beans/sand and they can make both thunder and rain sounds. Hand drum (also called a spin drum) Pringles can drum.