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ExuberantBadger t1_j53cc8o wrote

Thermal Inversion. Essentially a layer of warm air traps cold air below it acting like a lid in the atmosphere. This means that sound waves from thunder can’t escape which creates an echo chamber.

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BenBishopsButt OP t1_j53d87w wrote

That’s interesting. And it would reach as far as exit 9 on the NJTP? Just wondering if it’s a geographic phenomenon.

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SnooWords4839 t1_j53pvr0 wrote

Some wild electric storms along the Turnpike.

Pretty normal to get some loud booms.

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