Rocket lightning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008597",
  "term": "Rocket lightning",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A rare form of lightning discharge that appears to ascend from the ground or a cloud base into the sky, resembling a rocket launch. This phenomenon is typically a slow, luminous discharge that can precede or follow a more conventional lightning strike. It is distinct from rocket-triggered lightning, which is artificially initiated.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rocket-lightning/"
}