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We report laser-generated plasmas in atmosphere with electrical spark generated by a synchronization circuit.The breakdown thresholds under the conditions that the electrical spark is used and not used are compared.The breakdown threshold has a distinct decrease after the electrical spark is used. Breakdown thresholds as afunction of atmosphere pressure have also been measured at laser wavelengths 532nm and 1064 nm for the laserpulse width of 15ns. We also discuss the principle and performances of the ionized atmosphere by Nd:YAGlaser under the condition of electrical spark introduction. Multiphoton ionization and cascade ionization playimportant roles in the whole process of atmosphere ionization. The free electron induced by electrical spark cansupply the initialization free electron number for multiphoton ionization and cascade ionization. A model forbreakdown in atmosphere, which is in good agreement with the experimental results, is described.