Metropolitan areas create their own thunderstorms, NASA study finds
NASA study shows that large metropolitan areas can create their own thunderstorms. Buildings and paved surfaces that replace trees and foliage absorb heat during the day, creating a thermal dome with low air pressure that pulls in cool air. The result is an upward airflow that pushes up hot air to...
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