Can we create thunder and lightning?

A team of European scientist successfully created artificial lightning using high power laser beams. Check the following link to know more about it. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080414082517.htm. read more

Yes - but just smaller. ALL point-to-point spark discharges occur when air in the gap suddenly breaks down, forming a highly-conductive spark channel through the air that bridges the gap. read more

Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending on the distance and nature of the lightning, it can range from a sharp, loud crack to a long, low rumble (brontide). The sudden increase in pressure and temperature from lightning produces rapid expansion of the air surrounding and within a bolt of lightning. read more

That amount of energy can heat the air between 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit (9,982 degrees Celsius) and 60,000 F (33,315 C). What we see as a lightning strike actually comes from the ground up, according to NOAA. read more

Small sparks (such as static electricity from walking across a carpet) just make a small "snap". Larger sparks will make a louder "bang". And long, high-energy, high-voltage spark discharges from specialized million-volt high voltage generators make a deafening BANG. read more

Thunder is not only heard during thunderstorms. It is uncommon, but not rare, to hear thunder when it is snowing. Lightning does not always create thunder. In April 1885, five lightning bolts struck the Washington Monument during a thunderstorm, yet no thunder was heard. read more