An intense and irrational fear of thunder or thunderstorms, causing anxiety or panic in those affected.
Combining Greek 'bronte' (thunder) with 'phobos' (fear). This psychological term became formalized in the 19th-20th centuries as doctors categorized specific phobias.
About 2% of people have clinically significant brontophobia, and it's more common in people who've experienced traumatic storm events, showing how our brains link scary experiences to triggers.
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