For example, the current may not flow in exactly the same direction as the electric field.

The earth's field is due to currents flowing deep inside the earth.

The currents flowing around that thing are still pretty strong.

At this stage current can flow and an arc forms.

Any two points with the same potential may be connected by a conductor and no current will flow between them.

Once the field is built, current can flow normally through the wire.

But within the industry, currents can flow in several directions.

The trees pulled water from the currents flowing under the ground.

Electrical current cannot flow between them; the switch is open.

If you provide a second, equivalent path, twice as much current can flow.