Science Fair Project Ideas - Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms can occur anywhere in the world and at any time of the day. All thunderstorms produce lightning and thunder. Some have the potential to produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes.

Project Ideas:

1. Explain how thunderstorms form.
2. How does atmospheric pressure change in and around thunderstorms?
3. Study pictures. Show the differences in different types thunderstorms.
4. Explain how thunderstorms are tracked.

Link Resources to Complete the Science Fair Project

1. Storm Prediction Center
2. A look inside a thunderstorm
3. FEMA: Thunderstorms and Lightning

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