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When people get hit by lightning do they get hit by the lightning coming directly at them or not?
When a person gets hit by lightning, they are struck by the lightning bolt itself rather than the heat or electricity radiating from it. The current typically enters the body at the point where the lightning makes contact, such as the head or shoulders, and travels through the body to the ground.
What is the connection between the electricity in your bodies and being hit by lightning?
When a person is hit by lightning, the electrical current from the lightning can pass through their body, causing injuries or even death. Our bodies conduct electricity due to the presence of ions in our tissues, allowing the lightning's current to travel through, leading to electrocution and damage to internal organs.
Does lighting hits the sea water?
Yes,lightning does hit sea water
When lightning strikes a body of water are all the inhabitants electrocuted?
no
Is water stronger than lightning?
Water is not inherently stronger than lightning; their strength and power depend on the context. Water can conduct electricity, so if lightning were to strike a body of water, it could potentially cause harm. But in terms of raw destructive power, lightning is typically more dangerous than water.
Can you swim during a lightning storm in an outdoor pool?
It's not safe to be in or around a body of water during a lightning storm.
Can a jet be hit by lightning?
Yes planes are frequently hit by lightning.
Can lighting hit the ocean?
Yes, lightning can hit the ocean. When a thunderstorm occurs over the ocean, lightning can strike the water just as it would strike land. The ocean's vast surface area makes it a common target for lightning strikes.
Is it true that it is more likely that you will get hit by lightning if you have a tongue piercing?
Having a tongue piercing does not make you more likely to get hit by lightning. Lightning strikes are random and not influenced by piercings or metal objects in the body. It is always important to take standard safety precautions during a storm to avoid being struck by lightning.
Is it safe to swim during a mild lightning storm?
No, it is not safe to swim during a mild lightning storm. Water is a good conductor of electricity, and if lightning strikes the water while you are swimming, you could be at risk of being electrocuted. It is best to wait until the storm has passed before resuming any water activities.
How can you get killed by magma but not lightning?
While lightning is much hotter than magma exposure only lasts a fraction of a second. The plasma in lighting is also much less dense than magma, so there is less opportunity to transfer heat. The greatest threat of being hit by lighting is not the heat but the electrical shock. About 1 in 10 people hit by lightning will die from electrocution.
What is twin lightning?
It is when to lightning thingys are the same and hit the ground at the same time.
