Lightning and Thunder Tools

Tools for estimating lightning distance, thunder intensity, lightning strike probability, and other aspects of electrical storms.

Estimates the distance to a lightning strike based on the time difference between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder.

Describes the intensity of thunder based on its loudness and duration.

Estimates the relative probability of a lightning strike within a given area based on thunderstorm frequency and other factors.

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