I just want to know what it is besides thunder and lightning.
2007-08-09 16:31:32 · 12 answers · asked by knight_visionn 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
The discharge of electricity is called "lightning". The sound generated by this lightning is called "thunder". There is no combined name for the sight and sound.
For example:
You see a train and it's called a train, you hear the train and the sound is called a rumble or roar - but there's no name for the combination of the two.
2007-08-10 06:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by avaheli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thunder + lightning = a thunderstorm.
2007-08-10 11:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by Tuhjay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that "lightning" can be used to describe the light itself, as well as the overall discharge, including the thunder.
2007-08-10 02:53:44 · answer #3 · answered by MooseBoys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a thunderstorm- oxford dictionary definition: a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain or hail
2007-08-10 05:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called" thunderstorm".In fact a thundestorm is defined as "one or more sudden electrical discharges , manifested by a flash of light and a sharp or rumbling sound"
2007-08-09 23:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same but different thing. Just like the taste and smell of a steak.
2007-08-10 07:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A thunderstorm which includes rain & hail and sometimes snow
2007-08-10 07:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe weather.
2007-08-10 00:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donner and Blitzen
2007-08-09 23:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 500 pound guy who lit a fart.
2007-08-09 23:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by Get This 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋