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: Used to signify approaching danger, dramatic shifts, or to ground a scene in a specific environment.

The sound itself is a shock wave created by lightning. When a lightning strike heats the air to approximately , the air rapidly expands and then contracts as it cools. This explosive movement creates the pressure wave we hear as thunder. If you'd like to explore this further, DIY tips for recording your own storm sounds. Technical file formats best suited for audio production. The Sound of Thunder - Lightning - NOAA thunder_sound_effect

: Historically, thunder was simulated using a "thunder sheet"—a large, thin metal sheet that is shaken to create a metallic boom. : Used to signify approaching danger, dramatic shifts,

: Lower-pitch sounds that can last longer than 30 seconds. Methods of Creation This explosive movement creates the pressure wave we

: Long-form recordings of rolling thunder are widely used in "sleep sound" libraries on Spotify and YouTube to help users relax or mask background noise.