Thunder is caused by ____.
A)the collision between two thunderstorms with opposite electrical charge
B)the rapid heating of air surrounding a lightning channel
C)the explosion that occurs when positive and negative charge collide and neutralize each other
D)turbulent wind motions inside the thunderstorm
E)microbursts within the atmosphere

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Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of the air surrounding a lightning bolt. This rapid expansion is due to the intense heat from the lightning, which can cause the air to heat up to around 30,000 Kelvin almost instantaneously. This sudden expansion of air creates a shock wave that we hear as thunder.

Thunder Is Caused by ____