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Potential drop

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008078

The difference in electrical potential between two points in the atmosphere, often measured vertically from the ground upwards. This gradient drives the flow of charge and is a key factor in atmospheric electricity and lightning formation. The fair-weather atmospheric potential gradient near the surface is approximately 100-150 volts per meter.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008078
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008078",
  "term": "Potential drop",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The difference in electrical potential between two points in the atmosphere, often measured vertically from the ground upwards. This gradient drives the flow of charge and is a key factor in atmospheric electricity and lightning formation. The fair-weather atmospheric potential gradient near the surface is approximately 100-150 volts per meter.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/potential-drop/"
}

Record 7,238 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.