Thunderstorm is defined as a storm that has lightning and thunder, which leads to atmospheric conditions. Thunderstorms can give rise to heavy rains, which further leads to floods, strong winds, hails and tornadoes. Here, we are mentioning some facts about thunderstorms.
1: Types of Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are of many kinds; generally they are classified as single cell thunderstorms, Multi- cell cluster storm, Multi- cell line storm and super cell storms.
2: Number of Thunder storms
Number of thunderstorms occurring around the world is very large. According to an estimate 1800 thunderstorms occur at any moment in the world. Total number of thunderstorms is around 16 millions in a year.
3: Damage Caused by Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms also cause great damage, as they produce hail and strong winds, which are also damaging. It causes around 1 billion dollars lose in a year, which includes lose of properties and crops.
4: Radius
Radius of a typical thunderstorm is around 15 miles and they usually lasts for 30 minutes. The lightening can see 10 miles outside the radius of thunderstorm.
5: Cause of Deaths
Thunderstorms are big cause of deaths, around the world. Lightening kills more people each year, as compared to tornadoes. It causes around 95 death and more than 300 injuries around the world.