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Lightning

Lightning

(n)
UK
ˈlaɪtnɪŋ
US
ˈlaɪtnɪŋ
Definition: The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder.
Meaning: Chớp
Not Common
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It was known to the ancient Romans, who named it after their god Jupiter, for causing lightning strikes on Earth.

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It may be marked by significant disruptions and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), or wind.

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On average, a severe thunderstorm can produce approximately 6,000 lightning strikes every minute.

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Storms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear.

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In Australia, lightning accounts for five to ten deaths and more than 100 injuries annually.

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