Thunderstorms

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderstorms)

A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm, is a form of turbulent weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Electrical storm
Lightning storm

Approved Date
21-Jun-2013

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