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thunder and lightning
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Western countries
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In Western cultures, thunder and lightning are viewed as hazardous natural occurrences related to storms and heavy rainfall.
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15
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2
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thunder and lightning
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Tropical countries
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In tropical countries, thunder and lightning are revered and celebrated in cultural beliefs and festivals.
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3
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thunder and lightning
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Northern countries
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In Northern countries, thunder and lightning are associated with storms, considered dangerous, and studied scientifically for safety concerns.
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4
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thunder and lightning
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scientific community
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Thunder is the result of rapidly expanding air caused by a lightning bolt, and lightning is a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, as defined by the scientific community.
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5
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thunder and lightning
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Western culture with formal education in science
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In Western culture, thunder and lightning are understood as natural electrical discharges in the atmosphere through formal education in science.
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2
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6
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thunder and lightning
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traditional
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In traditional cultures, thunder and lightning are perceived as manifestations of divine power.
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7
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thunder and lightning
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traditional societies without formal education in biology
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Traditional societies without formal education in biology see thunder and lightning as actions of gods or supernatural beings.
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2
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8
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thunder and lightning
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modern society
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In modern society, thunder and lightning are seen as powerful natural phenomena caused by the rapid expansion of air around a lightning bolt.
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9
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thunder and lightning
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traditional cultures without modern biological education
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In traditional cultures, thunder is believed to be the sound of gods or spirits moving in the sky, and lightning is thought to be caused by their anger or conflict.
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