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Stroke density

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009325

The number of lightning strikes that occur within a specified geographic area over a given period. This metric quantifies the frequency of lightning activity in a region, often expressed as flashes per square kilometer per year. It is a key parameter for assessing lightning risk and designing protection systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009325
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009325",
  "term": "Stroke density",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The number of lightning strikes that occur within a specified geographic area over a given period. This metric quantifies the frequency of lightning activity in a region, often expressed as flashes per square kilometer per year. It is a key parameter for assessing lightning risk and designing protection systems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stroke-density/"
}

Record 9,249 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.