thunder/thunders

[angliholic]

There were a lot of thunders during last night's storm.
There was a lot of thunder during last night's storm.


Which of the above two sounds right and why? Thanks.

[Barb_D]

Thunder is uncountabe.
A loud clap of thunder.
Many distant rumbles of thunder.

But just plain old "a lot of thunder."

[not a teacher]

[angliholic]

Thanks, Barb.