discharge phenomena

Discharge phenomena refer to the movement of electrical energy through a medium, often visible or detectable as sparks, arcs, or lightning. This occurs when a high enough voltage causes electrons to rapidly move through air, liquids, or other materials, overcoming resistance. In the atmosphere, for example, lightning is a natural discharge where electrical charge builds up in clouds and discharges to the ground, releasing energy. Discharges are important in many applications, such as electrical engineering, where they can be controlled or managed, and in natural phenomena, where they influence weather and atmospheric chemistry.