The United States of America accepted Hawaii as the 50th state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Hawaii.
Thunderstorm Formation. Most thunderstorms form by a cycle that has three stages: the cumulus stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. Cumulus Stage. The sun heats the Earth's surface during the day. The heat on the surface and warms the air around it.
Thunderstorms What is a thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. Its produced by a cumulonimbus cloud, usually producing gusty winds, heavy rain and sometimes hail. What causes a thunderstorm? The basic ingredients used to make a thunderstorm are moisture, unstable air and lift. You need moisture to form clouds and rain. You need unstable air that is relatively warm and can rise rapidly. Finally, you need lift. This can form from fronts, sea breezes or mountains. When are thunderstorms most likely to occur? Thunderstorms can occur year-round and at all hours.