EarthProfessor

The "Professor" represents our team of researchers and writers. Both adults and kids have tons of questions about our planet. Our job is to answer them!

How do thunders form?

Generally, thunderstorms require three conditions to form: Moisture An unstable airmass A lifting force (heat). Cumulonimbus clouds often form thunderstorms. Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack. Another query we ran across …

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Are thunder shirts for dogs really effective?

With its patented design, Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or overexcited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. This of course begs the question “Does thunder shirt for dogs …

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