der Erdblitz
Translation
ground flash, earth lightning, ground strike
Examples
Ein heller Erdblitz schlug in der Nähe ein.
A bright ground flash struck nearby.
Erdblitze sind eine große Gefahr bei Gewittern.
Ground flashes are a great danger during thunderstorms.
Grammar Patterns
to see/observe ((sth.)) You can see a ground flash.
Similar Words
Kugelblitz (ball lightning), Wetterleuchten (heat lightning)
Etymology
A compound of 'Erde' (earth, ground) and 'Blitz' (lightning flash).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Blitz' (lightning) that strikes the 'Erde' (earth).