Lightening is an electrical spark and thunder is the sound made by lightening. We see lightening before we hear the noise because light travels faster than sound.
It isn't ! A flash of lightening is seen BEFORE a peal of thunder is heard.
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Thunder does not effect electricity, it is the lightening that accompanies it.
rain thunder lightening tornadoes (some times) and also hi winds
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Florida is actually known as the 'lightening capital of the world'. Another state that is effected by thunder and lightening is Michigan.
No, lightning is seen before thunder is heard. The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, so light from the lightning reaches us first, followed by the sound of thunder a few seconds later.
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