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ROCKET LIGHTNING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-11

English

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

Lightning flash which gives the appearance of a rapid progression, perceptible to the eye in both the main path and its branches.

French

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

Éclair donnant l'apparence d'une progression rapide, perceptible à l'œil tant dans la trajectoire principale que dans les ramifications.

Spanish

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

Relámpago que da la impresión, perceptible a simple vista, de avanzar rápidamente, tanto en la trayectoria principal como en las ramificaciones.

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