![The main steps in the production of a lightning bolt.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/000/237/full/Steps_in_lightning_production.jpg?1674163937)
The main steps in the production of a lightning bolt are shown. A stepped leader grows down from the cloud until it contacts a leader moving up from the ground. A return stroke is then generated.
The main steps in the production of a lightning bolt are shown. A stepped leader grows down from the cloud until it contacts a leader moving up from the ground. A return stroke is then generated.