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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 else can I help you with?
Is lightning a threat?
It is uncomon, but not unheard of, for people to be injured or even killed by lightning.
How many people are killed by lightning by year?
These are only averages World-wide 10,000About 90 in the U.S.The risk of being killed by lightning is 1 in 28,500.
Did Zeus kill crounes?
Yes, he killed him using lightning.
What killed Mace Windu the fall or the force lightning?
The fall
How may people in the US are killed by lightning each year?
An average of 62 people die from lightning in the U.S. each year.
How many golfers are killed by lightning in Canada?
On average, there are about 2-3 fatalities due to lightning strikes in Canada each year. While golfers are at risk due to being outdoors, there is no specific data available on the number of golfers specifically killed by lightning strikes.
How many people are injured or killed annually in the US by lightning?
12
Can anyone be killed by thunder?
It is extremely rare for someone to be directly killed by thunder. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning and does not cause harm. However, lightning, which can produce thunder, can be deadly if it strikes a person directly.
Do you have a better chance of getting killed by a shark or getting struck by lightning?
You have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning than getting killed by a shark. The odds of being struck by lightning are about 1 in 15,300 during a lifetime, while the odds of being killed by a shark are about 1 in 3.7 million.
How many people killed bay lightning per year in Philippines?
Lightning is very rare in the Philippines, so about 10 per year!
In The Lightning Thief why isn't the mom killed?
Sally isn't killed because Hades takes her before the Minotaur is able to kill her.
How are lightning strike victims killed?
Lightning strike victims can be killed by cardiac arrest, where the electrical current disrupts the heart's rhythm. Additionally, they can suffer from respiratory failure if the electric shock causes the muscles used for breathing to stop working. In some cases, lightning strikes can also cause injuries from burns or damage to the nervous system that can be fatal.
