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🧪 Lightning Leader Formation

This simulation demonstrates the formation of a lightning leader during a thunderstorm. It visualizes the branching process as electrons rapidly move through the air, creating channels for the subsequent return strokes.

Physics & Mechanics3DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⚡ Plasma
lightning-leader-formation ↗ Open standalone
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This simulation demonstrates the formation of a lightning leader during a thunderstorm. It visualizes the branching process as electrons rapidly move through the air, creating channels for the subsequent return strokes.

Lightning LeaderBranching ProcessElectron MovementReturn Strokes

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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