History of Geo- and Space Sciences
History of Geo- and Space Sciences
History of Geo- and Space Sciences
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-16-51-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-16-51-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
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07 Nov 2025
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The role of point discharge in the historical development of atmospheric electricity

Blair P. S. McGinness, R. Giles Harrison, Karen L. Aplin, and Martin W. Airey

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Point discharge is an electrical process which occurs naturally in Earth's atmosphere. Like lightning, it has been observed both directly and indirectly for centuries. Several of the milestone investigations in atmospheric electricity have arisen through measuring point discharge. This work gives a history of various investigations involving the phenomenon and explains its central role in developments in atmospheric electricity.
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