Differences between thunderstrom in Physics

 

There are 4 types of thunder which are: 

1. The single-cell.

2. The multi-cell.

3. The squall line.

4. The supercell

Here are the differences betwen them

Aspect	Single-Cell Thunderstorm	Multi-Cell Thunderstorm
Duration	Typically brief, lasting around an hour or less.	Can last for many hours as individual cells develop and dissipate.
Structure	Consists of a single convective cell.	Composed of multiple cells at various stages of development.
Intensity	Generally weak; may produce brief heavy rain and lightning.	Can produce hail, strong winds, brief tornadoes, and/or flooding.
Formation	Often driven by localized heating on a summer afternoon.	New updrafts form along the leading edge of rain-cooled air (the gust front).
Lifecycle	Each cell goes through a complete lifecycle before dissipating.	New cells continually form, giving the system a longer lifespan.

Aspect	Squall Line Thunderstorm	Supercell Thunderstorm
Structure	A line of storms with a continuous gust front.	A highly organized, long-lived storm with a rotating updraft.
Duration	Tends to pass quickly.	Can last for several hours.
Size	Can be hundreds of miles long but typically only 10-20 miles wide.	The rotating updraft can be as large as 10 miles in diameter.
Tornado Potential	Less prone to produce tornadoes.	More likely to produce large and violent tornadoes.
Wind	Often accompanied by high wind and heavy rain.	Features a mesocyclone, which may lead to tornado formation.