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Thunderstorms are relatively common weather phenomena, particularly during the summer months. Heat and humidity are the main ingredients needed for thunderstorms to develop. But with climate change, could they become more severe?
Thunderstorms are particularly common during the summer.A summer thunderstorm. Most of us have experienced one, whether during the summer months or while travelling in a tropical country. The weather is fine, the air is hot and sometimes the humidity feels almost tangible.
Then, suddenly, a large dark cloud forms on the horizon. It is the beginning of a thunderstorm. These storms are particularly common during the summer, which provides ideal conditions for this type of weather event.
But why are thunderstorms especially common during the summer?
Quite simply because all the necessary weather conditions are present. High temperatures allow the air to hold much more moisture than usual. It is this moisture that forms clouds and, in the case of thunderstorms, cumulonimbus clouds.
These clouds are exceptionally tall and are responsible for producing lightning. In short, a thunderstorm develops when warm, moisture-laden air near the ground
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