Electrical arc
When electricity jumps through the air from one point to another, creating a bright flash and heat.
Imagine how a spark jumps from a static-charged balloon to your finger; an electrical arc is a much bigger and more powerful version of that spark.
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- Man Dies After Contact with 11kV Wire While Spitting Gutkha from Balcony When electricity jumps through the air from one point to another, creating a bright flash and heat.