side flash
A "side flash" occurs during lightning strikes and electrical discharges, posing significant risks to nearby objects and people.
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Definition
B2Weather
(technical)When lightning hits an object and then jumps to a nearby person or object due to the latter offering a less resistant path to the ground.
Example
- Standing under a tree during a thunderstorm increases the risk of being hit by a side flash.
C1Electricity
(technical)An unintended discharge of electricity from a conductor to a nearby object, often caused by a high voltage difference.
Example
- The side flash from the high-voltage cable damaged nearby equipment.
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