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GROUND-TO-CLOUD DISCHARGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Lightning discharge in which the original leader stroke proceeds upwards from an object on the ground, especially from high structures

Key term(s)
  • ground to cloud discharge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Décharge avec éclair dans laquelle le traceur progresse vers le haut à partir d'un objet au sol, particulièrement d'édifices élevés.

Key term(s)
  • décharge sol nuage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Relámpago en que la descarga guía inicial asciende desde un objeto en el suelo, en particular desde edificios altos.

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