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Tough question. No proven study. My dad's phone line was struck and it hit him indirectly through the phone. He died a year later of a brain tumor. Makes us wonder considering he wasn't sick a day in his life.
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∙ 14y agoI wouldn't say it could actually set fire to a person, but it could set fire to certain materials of clothes, as well as other flammable things such as trees.
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∙ 8y agoYes. Lightning is the most common cause of naturally occurring fires.
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What is more dangerous thunder or lightning?
Lightning can strike and kill you, or start fires. Thunder can't hurt anyone.
Why do muck- fires cause lightning to strike?
lightning causes muck fires :)
How might a fire start after a volcanic eruption?
Lava coming in contact with buildings or vegetation or lightning from volcanic ash may start fires.
Can tornadoes start forest fires?
Not usually, though it might be that the sparks from power lines the tornado snaps can start a fire. The storms that produce tornadoes can also produce cloud-to-ground lightning, which can cause fires
How many bush fires are started by lightning strike?
About 3000 brush fires per year are started by lightning strikes.
How do fires start from a lightning strike?
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How does lightning fires start?
The lightning hits trees, then the heat makes the fire.
How do natural fires start?
Most often they are started by lightning.
How do muck fires start and burn?
Muck fires start when lightning hits the soil and burns for weeks unless water comes in and puts it out.
What is more dangerous thunder or lightning?
Lightning can strike and kill you, or start fires. Thunder can't hurt anyone.
Why do muck- fires cause lightning to strike?
lightning causes muck fires :)
Can a fire start during rain?
well given the fact that most forest fires start from lightning..... you tell me
How might a fire start after a volcanic eruption?
Lava coming in contact with buildings or vegetation or lightning from volcanic ash may start fires.
In h2o what is Rikki's power?
By closing her fist slowly she can heat and boil water, create lightning and start fires.
Can tornadoes start forest fires?
Not usually, though it might be that the sparks from power lines the tornado snaps can start a fire. The storms that produce tornadoes can also produce cloud-to-ground lightning, which can cause fires
How many bush fires are started by lightning strike?
About 3000 brush fires per year are started by lightning strikes.
How many bushfires are started by lightning strikes?
About 3,000 fires a year are started by lightning strikes.
