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The science of thunderstorms

The science of thunderstorms – thunder, lightning, and chemical reactions

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The science of thunderstorms
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Here in the UK, a completely un-British heatwave finally came to a thundery end last weekend. Having already looked at the chemistry behind the smell of rain, here’s a look at some of the science behind thunderstorms. How does lightning happen, what gives it its blue-violet tinge, and what does it have to do with plant growth?
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