Atmospheric electricity refers to the electrical phenomena occurring in the Earth's atmosphere, including lightning, thunder, and the electric fields present in the air. This electricity is generated by various processes, such as the movement of air, water vapor, and particles, which create charge separation.
One of the most well-known manifestations of atmospheric electricity is lightning, a powerful discharge of electricity that occurs during storms. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning. Additionally, the Earth itself has a natural electric field, which plays a role in weather patterns and atmospheric dynamics.