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INTRA-CLOUD LIGHTNING [1 record]

Record 1 2023-02-13

English

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

There are many flashes which do not reach [the] ground. Most of these remain within the cloud and are called intra-cloud (IC) lightning flashes.

Key term(s)
  • intra-cloud lightning
  • intracloud lightning flash

French

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

L'éclair intranuageux se produit au sein du cumulonimbus, généralement entre les parties supérieures et médianes de la structure.

Key term(s)
  • éclair intra-nuageux
  • éclair intra-nuage

Spanish

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