Physics · Atmospheric Phenomena

Thunder is primarily caused by which of the following?

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1Shock waves created in the atmosphere when air is rapidly heated and expanded by lightning.✓
2Huge electric spark between the clouds of opposite charge.
3Sudden rapid shaking of the earth's crust.
4Sudden movement of tectonic plates.

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Shock waves created in the atmosphere when air is rapidly heated and expanded by lightning.

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