Thunder is the sound caused by a nearby flash of lightning and can be heard for a distance of only about 10 miles from the lightning strike. The sound of thunder should serve as a warning to anyone outside that they are within striking distance of the storm and need to get to a safe place immediately!

What does thunder mean spiritually?

Spiritual Meanings: At the spiritual level thunder means deep anger or in extreme cases even the wrath of God. Have you heard the sound of a deafening crack? SPIRITUAL LIGHTNING AND THE THUNDER - IT IS SPEAKING. Thunder is the noise resulting from the lightning discharge.

What happens when it thunders?

Lightning is a discharge of electricity. A single stroke of lightning can heat the air around it to 30,000°C (54,000°F)! This extreme heating causes the air to expand explosively fast. The expansion creates a shock wave that turns into a booming sound wave, known as thunder.