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lightning strikes the highest objects first but it still hits lower objects
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What does lighting strike the most?
Trees
Why does lighting strike antennas?
Lightning will always have a tendency to strike: 1) The highest object around, and 2) The easiest path to ground. A high, metal antenna is a perfect path for lightning.
Does lightning strike without a storm?
Sort of. Lighting can strike up to 30 miles from the storm that produces it. So lighting can strike even if there isn't a storm at your location, but there still has to be a storm somewhere.
Can lighting strike the same place twice?
Yes
If lightning strikes a river how long does it travel?
lightning wouldn't hit a river. . . lightnings strike objects that are nearest to it or the highest/tallest object connected to the ground. . . I'm pretty sure that there are a lot more objects that are more likely to be struck by a lightning rather than a river. . .
Does lighting strike where gold ore is?
Always
Can lighting strike a train?
Of course lighting can strike anything
How do lighting rods protect buildings from lighting?
Lightning will follow the path of least resistance - the tallest objects and more conductive materials. Because the rod is placed to be higher up than the next highest point of the building, lightning will strike the rod and not the building. Because the rod is more conductive, the lightning can be channeled down the length of the building to be safely grounded.
Can lighting strike houses?
yes it can
What does lighting strike the most?
Trees
Why dont maches always light the first time when you strike them?
well I think it's because the match is cold and the first time you strike it it gets warm insted of lighting up
Why does lighting strike antennas?
Lightning will always have a tendency to strike: 1) The highest object around, and 2) The easiest path to ground. A high, metal antenna is a perfect path for lightning.
How do tell predict when lighting will strike?
its impossible to know exactly where lightning will strike
Does lightning strike without a storm?
Sort of. Lighting can strike up to 30 miles from the storm that produces it. So lighting can strike even if there isn't a storm at your location, but there still has to be a storm somewhere.
What happens when someone gets stroke by lighting?
They die ps you spelt struck wrong A person does not always die after being struck by lightning. There are many occasions where people have survived a lightning strike. You can always do a search on lightning strike survivors and you will see this is true.
Why should you avoid standing tall objects under an electrical storms?
Lighting tends to strike tall objects and some of that charge can pass through anyone standing under or near them. This can result in death or permanent nerve or brain damage.
How fast does lighting strike?
200 milli seconds
