What is a thunderstorm? | Fierce Earth

Warm moist air rising from the ground is needed for thunderstorms to form.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'27''
  • Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
  • Geography | Human and physical geography | Climate zones
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: CBBC
  • Programme: Fierce Earth
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Thunderstorms
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