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When water is struck, the power is transferred through millions of gallons of water and very limited amounts in comparison would affect fish. The fish may still feel a shock at a certain distance, especially due to their very sensitive lateral line, but it most likely would not cause any harm.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt can happen, but a fish would have to be really close to the strike zone to be affected.
No lightning that strikes the sea does not kill fish, because salt water is an excellent electrical conductor, and the electricity is conducted away in all directions, therefore it is not too intense in any one location.
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∙ 11y agoIf there is any real close to the point of impact, they may die. Further out, they're OK:
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∙ 11y agoIf they're real close to the point of impact, fish can die. But outside the immediate range, they're safe.
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∙ 11y agoIf there are any real close to the point of impact, they may die. Further out, they're OK.
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∙ 11y agoIf they're real close to the point of impact - yes. Further away, they're safe.
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∙ 11y agoDepends on how close they are to the strike.
If they're real close, they can die. A bit further out and they get stunned or injured. Even further and they're entirely unaffected.
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∙ 11y agoIf the point of impact is close enough - sure. Further away they're safe.
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∙ 11y agoSome - yes. Enough to matter -no.
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When lightning strikes the sea do all the fish die?
No. If all the fish died, there would be no fish. Some fish unlucky enough to be too close, however, may die.
If lightning strikes a lake will the fish die in it?
No. The water conducts the current to earth and the fish are not harmed.
Why do you not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic head during lightning?
because lightning atracts metal. so if lightning strikes your umbrella and you are touching the metal you may DIE.
When lightning strike the sea why don't all the fish die?
Some fish actually do die, if they are unfortunate to swim near where the lightning strikes. However, the electricity from the bolt of lightning is dispersed through the water only over a short distance. When lightning strikes the ocean, there is not enough electric current to lethally charge the worlds water supply, so most fish are safe. ----------- First of all, some fish do die. However the electricity dissipates (becomes weaker from the electricity spreading out) and there are a lot of fish in the oceans but there is so much water for them to be in. Have you heard the rumor that animals know when a storm is coming? A lot of them can tell by slight changes in the atmosphere such as pressure, temperature, and humidity. ---------- When water is struck, the power is transferred through millions of gallons of water to the ground and very limited amounts in comparison would affect fish. The fish may still feel a shock at a certain distance, especially due to their very sensitive lateral line, but it most likely would not cause any harm. --------- The short answer is that the effects of a lightning strike are very local, and anything outside the immediate range will be unharmed. -------- Since the lightning has to travel all the way to the ocean floor then the shock is not as strong as if the fish were in the air and the lightning struck them.
What happens to the fish if the ocean is struck by lightning?
If it's real close to the point of impact, it may die. Further out it'll be safe.
Impact on fish by lightning?
Not much really. A few unhappy creatures who are too close to lightning strikes may die, but that's about it.
When lightning strikes the sea do all the fish die?
No. If all the fish died, there would be no fish. Some fish unlucky enough to be too close, however, may die.
When lightning strikes the the sea why don't all the fish die?
Before a lightning strike, a charge builds up along the water's surface. When lightning strikes, most of electrical charge occurs near the water's surface. Most fish swim below the surface and are unaffected.
If lightning strikes a lake will the fish die in it?
No. The water conducts the current to earth and the fish are not harmed.
When lightning strikes do electric eels die?
yes
If lightening strikes a pond do the fish die?
they swim at the bottom
What is does it mean when lightning strikes your home?
It means that you got lucky u didn't die
Do fish die when the ocean gets stuck by lightning?
If they're really close to the strike point - yes. If they're some distance away, they're unharmed.
Why do you not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic head during lightning?
because lightning atracts metal. so if lightning strikes your umbrella and you are touching the metal you may DIE.
When lightnig strikes the sea why do not all the fish die?
Because the sea is deep. But some fish get zapped.
Are cellphones safe in thunder storms?
Using a cell phone does not make you more vulnerable to lightning strikes, but an average of 60 people die each year from lightning strikes in the United States. The NOAA advises people to stay indoors, to not use electrical appliances and avoid bathing during lightning storms.
When lightning strike the sea why don't all the fish die?
Some fish actually do die, if they are unfortunate to swim near where the lightning strikes. However, the electricity from the bolt of lightning is dispersed through the water only over a short distance. When lightning strikes the ocean, there is not enough electric current to lethally charge the worlds water supply, so most fish are safe. ----------- First of all, some fish do die. However the electricity dissipates (becomes weaker from the electricity spreading out) and there are a lot of fish in the oceans but there is so much water for them to be in. Have you heard the rumor that animals know when a storm is coming? A lot of them can tell by slight changes in the atmosphere such as pressure, temperature, and humidity. ---------- When water is struck, the power is transferred through millions of gallons of water to the ground and very limited amounts in comparison would affect fish. The fish may still feel a shock at a certain distance, especially due to their very sensitive lateral line, but it most likely would not cause any harm. --------- The short answer is that the effects of a lightning strike are very local, and anything outside the immediate range will be unharmed. -------- Since the lightning has to travel all the way to the ocean floor then the shock is not as strong as if the fish were in the air and the lightning struck them.
