Skip to content

Lichtenberg figure

Branching, ferning erythematous skin pattern produced by superficial flashover of lightning current. Pathognomonic of lightning strike. Fades within 24-48 hours; early documentation is essential.

Explained in these topics

Related terms

Your journey to becoming a forensic professional starts here.

Practice with mock tests, learn from structured notes, and get your questions answered by a global forensic community, all in one place.