Conceptually similarSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Montana, USASS2758251SU7867Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Colorado, USASS2758252SU7868Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Montana, USASS2758248SU7864Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Montana, USASS2758249SU7865Rights ManagedSPLLightning strikes, Wyoming, USASS2767807SV6247Rights ManagedSPLLightning strikes, Wyoming, USASS2767808SV6248Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Nebraska, USASS2767809SV6249Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Kansas, USASS2758257SU7873Rights ManagedSPLSupercell thunderstorm, Oklahoma, USASS2758247SU7863Rights ManagedView AllView more with similar tones Supercell thunderstorm, Montana, USALicense type:Rights ManagedUnique identifier:SS2758250Legacy Identifier:SU7866Description:Supercell thunderstorm with lightning strike, over Judith Basin, Montana, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height. This produces a strong rotating updraft of warm air, known as a mesocyclone, and a separate downdraft of cold air. Tornadoes may form in the mesocyclone, in which case the storm is classified as a tornadic supercell thunderstorm. The storms also produce torrential rain and hail. Photographed on 5 June 2012.Credit:Roger Hill / Science SourceSize:5138px × 3425px (~50 MB)Restrictions:No Sale through SubagentsGet PricingHow Will The Visual Be Used?ShareKeywords:2012-21st century-5 june 2012-america-C017/8415-C0178415-climate-cloud-cloudy-downdraft-electricity-extreme-field-judith basin-lightning-mesocyclone-meteorology-montana-north america-rain-rotating-rural-severe storm-storm-stormy-strike-striking-supercell thunderstorm-updraft-usaModel release:N/AParent folder:SPL FTP 131101-19
