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Thunderstorms form when warm humid air rises in a(n ____

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unstable environment
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Unstable environment

Thunderstorms form when warm humid air rises in an unstable environment.

Step-by-step explanation;

  • Thunderstorm refers to a storm that generates lightning and thunder and usually gusty winds, rain and/or hail. It forms when warm, humid air rises rapidly within a cumulonimbus cloud.
  • Thunderstorm occurs in presence of unstable air, moisture, and lift. Moisture facilitates the formation of clouds and rain. Unstable air which is relatively warm and rises rapidly. Then a lift from fronts, sea breezes and mountains. With these factors then a thunderstorm will occur.
  • Thunderstorms are dangerous since they produce lightening that kills more people each year as compared to tornadoes.
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