Are boats struck by lightning

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Updated: 8/17/2019

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Are metal boats more dangerous in lightning?

no, boats made out of goat skin are dangerous

Has lightning ever struck close to you?

Yes, lightning has struck close to me before.

When was Albert Einstein struck by lightning?

Albert Einstein was never struck by lightning. This is a common misconception.

Why are boats on lakes or on the ocean especially vulnerable to lightning strikes?

Because lightning strikes the highest available target, and boats are usually the highest thing on the water..Stay off the water during storms!

What are the ratings and certificates for Struck by Lightning - 1990?

Struck by Lightning - 1990 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG

What are the chances of getting struck by lightning?

The chances of getting struck by lightning in a given year are about 1 in 500,000.

What happens to particles when lightning strikes?

They get struck by lightning.

How do you avoid getting struck from lightning?

Don't go out when it is lightning? :/

Can you get struck by lightning at sea and would you die?

Yes, it is possible to get struck by lightning at sea. If struck, the severity of the injuries would depend on various factors such as the strength of the lightning, where it strikes the body, and the immediate medical attention received. It is possible to survive a lightning strike but it can be fatal in some cases.

Do ships get struck by lightning?

Sailboats with high mast get struck every so often. Small fiberglass boats hardly ever get struck. in the last ten years, only 8 fiberglass boats under 35ft have been reported struck by lightning. Thats less than one per year! These studies have been compiled with using insurance/acturary statistics. Large steel vessels and tall sailboats with conductive mast's are more likely to get struck, but even those numbers are suprisingly low.

Can the word lightning be used in a sentence?

The lightning struck the top of the building.

Where on your body do you usually get struck by lightning?

the part on your body you would most likely get struck by lightning would be penis if you are aroused :)

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