Thunder is one of the most widely used natural sound effects in film, television and online video, because a convincing storm instantly signals danger, drama or a change in mood. Creators reuse short thunder clips in storm compilations, weather explainers, horror shorts and gaming montages, where the crack and rumble do the storytelling without any dialogue. Because it is instantly recognisable and needs no context, it remains a staple for editors who want realistic atmosphere or a sudden dramatic accent in just a few seconds.