Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Weather forecast - Is thunder and lightning the same thing?

Is thunder and lightning the same thing?

Thunder refers to the discharge phenomenon caused by weather ~ lightning makes the air vibrate and causes thunder ~ (collectively referred to as thunder)

Lightning is a discharge phenomenon (current passes through the air in an instant) ...

It may be the weather or other reasons.

Such as high-voltage power lines. I have seen a lightning bolt cut to the ground by a high-voltage line. )