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Are Thunderstorms Scary?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
Are Thunderstorms Scary?
Astraphobia is extreme fear of thunder and lightning. It can affect people of all ages, though it may be more common in children than adults. It's also seen in animals. Many children who have this fear will eventually outgrow it, but others will continue to experience the phobia into adulthood.

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Just so, what is a fear of thunderstorms called?

Astraphobia, also known as astrapophobia, brontophobia, keraunophobia, or tonitrophobia is an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning, a type of specific phobia. It is a treatable phobia that both humans and animals can develop.

Similarly, should I unplug my TV during a thunderstorm? According to the Department of Homeland Security, you should unplug all of your appliances. This is because lightning striking near a local electric pole can cause a surge of electricity to burst through the power lines. In many other parts of the world, devices that plug in to get power use up to 240 volts.

Also question is, should we be scared of thunder?

It's the unknown that scares people … and pets. If you fear lightning and thunder, as many children, indoor pets and some adults do, then you (and they) have astraphobia. Astraphobia can cause some symptoms that are similar to those of other phobias, as well as some that are unique.

Why is thunder so loud?

It's because the amount of electrical energy that flows from the cloud to the ground is so enormous: it's like a very big waterfall of electricity. The louder the sound that you hear, the closer you are to the lightning. Light travels through air much faster than sound.

Related Question Answers

Is it normal to be afraid of thunderstorms?

Astraphobia is extreme fear of thunder and lightning. It can affect people of all ages, though it may be more common in children than adults. It's also seen in animals. Many children who have this fear will eventually outgrow it, but others will continue to experience the phobia into adulthood.

What is Frigophobia?

Frigophobia is a phobia pertaining to the fear of becoming too cold. Sufferers of this problem bundle up in heavy clothes and blankets, regardless of the ambient air temperature. This disorder has been linked to other psychological disorders such as hypochondriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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