Sketch the life cycle of an ideal air mass thunderstorm. Which regions of the U.S. have the highest number of thunderstorms per year and why are these regions favored over others.
Meteorologists say that vertical sheer is required for the formation of propagating thunderstorms.
Despite of the fact that meteorologist don't know exactly how thunderstorms become electrified, they have observed 3 characteristics involving lightning and thunderstorms. What are those 3 characteristics. Briefly describe it.