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Thunderbolt

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009645

A popular, non-scientific term for a flash of lightning, often implying a particularly powerful or destructive strike. In meteorology, the phenomenon is simply referred to as lightning, which is a sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm. It is a visible manifestation of electrical energy released in the atmosphere.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009645
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009645",
  "term": "Thunderbolt",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A popular, non-scientific term for a flash of lightning, often implying a particularly powerful or destructive strike. In meteorology, the phenomenon is simply referred to as lightning, which is a sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm. It is a visible manifestation of electrical energy released in the atmosphere.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thunderbolt/"
}

Record 9,625 of 10,703 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.