Type-β leader

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009861",
  "term": "Type-β leader",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of lightning leader that propagates continuously from the cloud to the ground, characterized by a relatively slow and steady progression. This leader typically exhibits a branching structure as it descends, creating the path for the subsequent return stroke. It is distinct from stepped leaders, which advance in discrete steps.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/type-b-leader/"
}