Fulmini ed agricoltura in tempi di cambiamento climatico

Lightning meteorology investigates the dynamic and microphysical evolution of convective meteorological systems through the monitoring of lightning. The timely information provided by the distribution of electrical discharges in the atmosphere is closely related to atmospheric convection, which is often followed by the arrival of hailstorms. However, the distribution of electrical discharges in the atmosphere also provides information on the production of nitrogen compounds, natural soil fertilizers. Lightning are already included in warning systems of a different nature and will be increasingly assimilated into Numerical Weather Prediction models, along with other observations to explain, monitor, and possibly mitigate the effects of extreme events and climatic variations. A general overview and some specific ideas will be presented to discuss the evolution of some possible applications to agriculture.