During a thunderstorm, a bright lightning flash suddenly illuminates the dark sky and surrounding landscape. This visible event marks the initial cause.
Right after the flash fades, silence prevails. The air stays still, and no sound disrupts the quiet night.
Several seconds pass without any change. The scene remains unchanged in appearance and sound, maintaining its calm state.
Then, after this delay, a deep rumble of thunder arrives, becoming clearly audible across the area.
The experience reveals a clear separation: the lightning occurs first, followed by a period of no observable sound effect, until the thunder makes its presence known.