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Yes, and if a plane is flying in or very near an active cumulonimbus cloud, the chances are fairly high. However, as a precaution planes, generally have some sort of method in allowing it to absorb or channel the electricity somewhere else.
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How often does lightning strike a airplane?
Rarely but it should not effect the plane
How does an airplane survive a lightning bolt?
I have heard that lightning doesn't strike rubber because they don't attract. Since, airplanes have rubber on their wheels, a lightning bolt won't strike it. Hope that helps!!
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
Does lightning strike twice?
Yes, Lightning can strike many times, it can strike in the same place twice!
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Does lightning strike day or night?
Lightning can strike at any time of day or night.
Can lightning strike rubber?
Lightning can strike rubber although it is not a good conductor of electricity.
Why does lightning strike the tallest thing?
it is closest to the lightning
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Where does the Lightning strike?
at trees
Your tree was struck by lightning will it die?
That depends on the power of the strike, not all trees die after a lightning strike.
