What causes thunder and lightning during a storm?

Examples

1. A child asks, 'Why does the sky flash and boom when it's stormy?'
2. 'A dog runs outside during a storm and gets startled by the loud bangs.'
3. 'During a summer picnic, the group hears a sudden crack in the sky.'

See also

• What is thunderclap?
• What Is the Science Behind Thunder?
• What Causes Thunder?
• Why do we see lightning before thunder? | #aumsum #kids #science #education #children?
• Why do we see lightning before hearing thunder?

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