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Hi' what thing cause to thunder to occour.
Hi Asif:
When a lightning bolt travels through the air it creates heat which causes explosive expansion. The rapid expansion of air creates the thunder.
For more, go to:
http://www.weather-photography.com/Lightning/thunderstorms.html
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