Deep Convective Activity in Tropical Cyclones and its Impact on Cirrus Clouds: Using Lightning as a Proxy

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• Deep convective activity affects cirrus cloud formation in tropical cyclones, impacting climate patterns.
• Data on lightning frequency indicates significant correlation with changes in cirrus cloud presence.
• Analysis employs observational data focusing on tropical cyclone events across various regions.
• Findings suggest understanding this relationship could enhance climate modeling accuracy.