It was known to the ancient Romans, who named it after their god Jupiter, for causing lightning strikes on Earth.
Xem thêmIt may be marked by significant disruptions and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), or wind.
Xem thêmOn average, a severe thunderstorm can produce approximately 6,000 lightning strikes every minute.
Xem thêmStorms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear.
Xem thêmIn Australia, lightning accounts for five to ten deaths and more than 100 injuries annually.
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