cloud-to-ground

Sky-striking electrical discharge

Cloud-to-ground describes lightning that travels from a storm cloud to the earth's surface, as opposed to lightning that stays within clouds or jumps between them.

It's the most dangerous type for people and structures: Cloud-to-ground lightning struck the tree during the storm.

Meteorologists track cloud-to-ground strikes to assess storm severity.

meteorology

thunderstorm

Violent weather with lightning

convectionHeat transfer via motion
cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
detectionAct of finding something

network · sensor · frequency · mapping · density · climatology · forecast · severe weather · precipitation · instability

lightning

strike

Forceful impact or stoppage

boltThreaded rod for nuts
flashBrief burst of light
dischargeRelease of substance outward

thunder · storm · electricity · channel · attachment · grounding · ionization · plasma · branching · forked

hazard

fatality

Death from accident

injuryPhysical or psychological harm
power outageLoss of electrical supply
surgeSudden powerful increase

transformer · electrical fire · safety · shelter · golfer · open field · grounding rod · lightning rod · protection · burns

cloud-to-ground

thunderstorm

strike

fatality

cloud-to-ground

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