An atmospheric phenomenon that occurs inside the cumulus clouds, which is a large electric spark produced by the transfer of electrons from one place to another and moving very quickly as the air glows around it and the lightning line is the path of movement of electrons that everyone sees.
A natural weather phenomenon accompanying lightning, and it occurs when the intense imprisonment of air surrounding the lightning path occurs where the near portion expands and the distal part compresses and results in compressed air movement that results in a strong sound called thunder and can be heard from long distances.
Lightning causes burning of forests in the event that lightning is discharged with trees, and lightning sometimes leads to power outages.
In the event that you are abroad and this happens with lightning and thunder to avoid damage, it is advised not to touch any metallic object surrounding you and stay away from flooded areas in addition to that if the trees surrounding you are advised to stay away from them and take cover in the nearest apartment building until the end of the storm.
Wish you all the best.
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