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Apr 2020
20m 46s

Curious About Lightning And Thunder

Olivia, Bleav
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In episode 79, we learn about lightning and thunder.  What causes lightning?  How hot is lightning?  Can you have lightning without rain?  Can you have thunder without lightning?  Olivia interviews Greg, a meteorologist, to ask him some questions about lightning and thunder and see if some of the things we've heard about them are true.  Send Us An E-mail - c ... Show More
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