Characteristics of negative lightning return strokes in a tropical and non-tropical region—a comparative perspective

• Main Authors: Abdul Haris, Faranadia, Ab. Kadir, Mohd. Zainal Abidin, Jasni, Jasronita, Johari, Dalina, Muhammad Sabri, Muhammad Haziq
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92549/1/04%20JST-3043-2021.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92549/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjst/browse/regular-issue?article=JST-3043-2021

Lightning is a naturally occurring phenomenon that involves a sudden electrostatic discharge caused by an imbalance between electrically charged cloud regions. Although lightning is visibly amazing, its impact can be dangerous and damaging, which many studies have carried out lightning-generated ele...