Mar 25 2026SCIENCE
Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder
Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e
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