Lightning flash

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006953",
  "term": "Lightning flash",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A complete lightning event, consisting of one or more discrete electrical discharges between a cloud and the ground, between clouds, or within a single cloud. It begins with a stepped leader, followed by a brighter return stroke that neutralizes the charge separation. A single lightning flash can last for several tenths of a second and may contain multiple strokes, each illuminating the discharge channel.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lightning-flash/"
}