Storm Flashcards
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What is a thunderstorm
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Small storm often with heavy rain thunder and lightning
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What is thunder
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The rapid heating of air by lightning that expands suddenly and explosively
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What is lightning
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A sudden spark or electrical discharge as positive and negative charges move around
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What is a tornado
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I rapidly whirling funnel shaped cloud that comes down from a stormcloud to touch earth surface
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What is a waterspout
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I tornado that comes over a lake or ocean
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What is a tornado watch
A
Tornados are possible in your area
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What is a tornado warning
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Hey tornado has been spotted on radar or in your area
