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Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.

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When big buildings get hit by lighting strikes why don't they burn down?

Or technology is very advanced that the structures are reinforced internally. We also have lightning rods, which attracts lightning and is a safe way to prevent lightning strikes


If you are swimming in an ocean and lightning strikes the ocean would survive?

Yes, you would likely survive because water is a good conductor of electricity and the current from the lightning would disperse in the water. However, it is important to get out of the water as soon as possible to avoid any potential dangers from subsequent strikes or nearby electric currents.


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.


Do vehicles get hit by lightning?

Yes. Vehicles have been hit by lighting.


Can chickens get hit by lightning?

Any object can get hit by lighting. Here are two general rules, first, the taller the object is (like trees), the greater the chances the object can be hit by lighting (because lighting hits the tallest object in the effected area). Second, the closer the object A is to a taller object (like a tree), the greater the chances the that lighting can indirectly hit the object A. Why? Lighting is electricity and electricity travels in circuits, so when lighting hits the tree, it travels into the ground and spreads into the ground, eventually diluting it. If object A is near it, the electricity can travel into the object. In this case Object A is the chicken. So yes, a chicken can get indirectly hit by lighting.

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How far away is lighting when it strikes?

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When big buildings get hit by lighting strikes why don't they burn down?

Or technology is very advanced that the structures are reinforced internally. We also have lightning rods, which attracts lightning and is a safe way to prevent lightning strikes


Why is it bad to be under a tree during a lighting storm?

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If you are swimming in an ocean and lightning strikes the ocean would survive?

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Will metal be hit by lighting?

Yes,because metal attracts lighting.


Where did flash get his powers?

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Do vehicles get hit by lightning?

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