Tempests are dramatic and powerful, often bringing with them rain, snow, sleet, or hail. But what triggers these fierce and essential phenomena like tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms? They arise when massive, contrasting air masses meet. This collision causes water vapor to gather and form clouds, generating strong winds as they interact. The atmosphere becomes electrically charged, setting the stage for lightning flashes to illuminate the sky. A tranquil summer day can swiftly transform into a fierce aerial showdown thousands of meters above ground, showcasing nature's raw power.
Show
Beast Tamer
Episode
S05E16
Air Date
May 23, 1998
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
Forensics
S05E02
Space Exploration
S05E03
Genes
S05E04
Architecture
S05E05
Farming
S05E06
Life Cycles
S05E07
Do-It-Yourself Science
S05E08
Atoms & Molecules
S05E09
Ocean Exploration
S05E10
Lakes & Ponds
S05E11
Smell
S05E12
Caves
S05E13
Fluids
S05E14
Erosion
S05E15
Comets & Meteors
S05E16
Storms
S05E17
Measurement
S05E18
Patterns
S05E19
Science of Music
S05E20
Motion