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lightning visible discharge of electricity between storm clouds or between the clouds and an earthing point at ground level. lightning injury exposure to high voltage electric shock by means of a lightning strike, which causes sudden nervous shock and unconsciousness or permanent cessation of medullary vital centers, resulting in sudden death. Animals that recover may have residual signs. Called also lightning strike. Fish in enclosed waters, e.g. farmed fish, may have their backs broken by lightning striking the water. lightning strike when lightning finds an earthing point. lightning Public health A meteorologic phenomenon caused by a massive discharge of electricity. Cf Lightening. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Three smaller lightning fires nearby in the Diamond Lake Ranger District were contained Tuesday, but fire officials were bracing for more lightning the rest of the week. In one area of the Preserve where a lightning fire had recently burned several hundred acres, the understory of grasses and palmetto displayed bright green new growth reminiscent of early spring, even though it was late summer. ``It's a natural phenomenon to have lightning fires to burn weeds and grass away. |
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