Ground streamer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006091",
  "term": "Ground streamer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A luminous discharge that propagates upward from the Earth's surface towards a downward-moving leader during a lightning strike. These streamers are initiated by the strong electric field created by the approaching leader. When a ground streamer connects with a leader, it completes the conductive path for the main lightning discharge.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ground-streamer/"
}