Surge current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010801",
  "term": "Surge current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large, transient flow of electric charge that occurs over a very short duration, characteristic of atmospheric electrical discharges like lightning. This rapid pulse of current is responsible for the primary luminous channel and the associated thunder in a lightning stroke. The peak amplitude of a surge current in a negative return stroke is typically in the range of 30 to 40 kiloamperes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/surge-current/"
}