Every year, millions of thunderstorms crackle across the globe—each one a miniature power plant of raw energy. But what really makes the sky roar? In this clear, authoritative guide, meteorologist Dr. Nadia Frost takes you inside the storm. You'll discover how towering cumulonimbus clouds build from invisible updrafts, how lightning heats the air to five times the temperature of the sun, and why thunder rolls instead of claps. Along the way, you'll separate fact from folklore: Can you really tell how far away a storm is by counting seconds? Is it safe to stand under a tree? What makes some storms spin into tornadoes? With insights from the National Weather Service and the World Meteorological Organization, this book explains the science in plain language—no PhD required. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a curious homeowner, or someone who just wants to understand why the dog hides under the bed, Thunderstorms Explained gives you the fascinating truth behind nature's most electrifying spectacle. Part of The Curious Rain Library.
About the author
Dr. Nadia Frost writes for The Curious Rain Library. Dr. writes clear, trustworthy, genuinely interesting books about the natural world.
