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forked lightning

/fɔːkt ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

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/fɔːkt ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/B1formalscientific
  • ruТип разряда молнии, который выглядит как разветвлённый зигзагообразный узор на небе, часто связанный с грозами.

A type of lightning discharge that appears as a branching, zigzag pattern across the sky, often associated with thunderstorms.

  1. Branched electrical dischargeB1formal

    A type of lightning that appears as a visible, branching electrical discharge in the sky, often with multiple jagged forks.

    ruВетвистая молния

    • The storm was accompanied by spectacular forked lightning.
    • Forked lightning struck the old oak tree in the field.
    • Photographers often try to capture images of forked lightning during thunderstorms.