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Superbolt

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009398

An exceptionally powerful lightning discharge that is significantly brighter and more energetic than an average lightning strike. These events release at least 100 times more energy than a typical lightning flash. Superbolts are relatively rare, accounting for less than one percent of all lightning, and are often observed over oceans.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009398
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009398",
  "term": "Superbolt",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An exceptionally powerful lightning discharge that is significantly brighter and more energetic than an average lightning strike. These events release at least 100 times more energy than a typical lightning flash. Superbolts are relatively rare, accounting for less than one percent of all lightning, and are often observed over oceans.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/superbolt/"
}

Record 9,265 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.