Atmospheric electricity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003673
The study of electrical phenomena occurring in the Earth's atmosphere, including lightning, fair-weather electric fields, and the global electric circuit. It investigates the generation, distribution, and effects of electric charges and currents within the atmosphere. This field examines processes such as charge separation in clouds and the conductivity of air.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003673 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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