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Lightning flashes, lighting up the sky for fleeting moment. The low, rumbling sound of thunder follows. Thunderstorms, bringing rain and lightning, are common occurrences around the world. Though not quite disastrous, these storms can be severe. Many occurrences of lightning strikes, fires, and flooding have been the result of a bad thunder shower. To find out more about these interesting systems, keep exploring!

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