Abstract
We have analyzed the neutron fluxes correlated with thunderstorm activity recently measured at mountain altitudes by Tien-Shan, Tibet and Aragats groups. We perform simulations of the photonuclear reactions of gamma rays born in the electron-gamma ray avalanches in the thunderstorm atmosphere and calculate expected count rates of the neutron counters used by 3 groups. Our analysis supported the Tibet group conclusion on the photonuclear nature of thunderstorm-correlated neutrons. The photonuclear reactions of the gamma rays born in the electron-photon avalanches in the thunderstorm atmospheres interacting in the lead producer of a Neutron monitor can provide neutron yield compatible with additional count of NM at least for the largest Thunderstorm Ground Enhancements (TGEs).
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