Streak lightning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009308",
  "term": "Streak lightning",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of lightning discharge that appears as a single, bright, and often branched channel of light extending from a cloud to the ground or within a cloud. It is the most common visual form of lightning. The visible flash is caused by the rapid heating and ionization of air along the discharge path.",
  "see_also": [
    "forked lightning",
    "zigzag lightning"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/streak-lightning/"
}