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Loeb, Leonard B. (1966) The mechanisms of stepped and dart leaders in cloud-to-ground lightning strokes. Journal of Geophysical Research, 71 (20) 4711-4721 doi:10.1029/jz071i020p04711

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TitleThe mechanisms of stepped and dart leaders in cloud-to-ground lightning strokes
JournalJournal of Geophysical Research
AuthorsLoeb, Leonard B.Author
Year1966 (October 15)Volume71
Issue20
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)
DOIdoi:10.1029/jz071i020p04711Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceLoeb, Leonard B. (1966) The mechanisms of stepped and dart leaders in cloud-to-ground lightning strokes. Journal of Geophysical Research, 71 (20) 4711-4721 doi:10.1029/jz071i020p04711
Plain TextLoeb, Leonard B. (1966) The mechanisms of stepped and dart leaders in cloud-to-ground lightning strokes. Journal of Geophysical Research, 71 (20) 4711-4721 doi:10.1029/jz071i020p04711
In(1966, October) Journal of Geophysical Research Vol. 71 (20) American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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