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The obvious answer is stay indoors during a thunder and lightning storm. But, if caught outdoors don't shelter under a single tree in a large open area. Or under the tallest tree in a forest. If on the summit of a bare hilltop, kneel down (in a trench, hollow or drain, if possible) and cover your head with your arms and keep your head close to the ground (this advice is from a survival book). When, several years ago, I was caught is a severe thunder and lightning storm, while wild camping on very high ground in North Wales, I simply lay as flat in my tent and kept my fingers crossed as lightning flashed for several minutes (it seemed longer!) around me. One thing to avoid is to carry on playing Golf!
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoIf caught out in the open - lie flat on the ground. Lighting aims for the higher structures, such as trees and tall buildings.
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What care you do to prevent yourself from being struck by lightning?
rubber, the safest place to be in a thunder and lightning is in a car because of the rubber wheels.
What can you do to prevent yourself from being stuck by lightning?
yes,by using a rubber,plastic and etc.
What are some personal choices you can make to prevent yourself from being exposed to HIV?
Practicing safe sex, being tested, limiting your number of sexual partners, and avoiding sharing of needles (especially in piercing and tattooing).
What is the function of lighting conductor on tall building?
Prevent lightning strikes by creating a cone of discharged air around the building. Should it actually be struck by a lightning bolt it will almost certainly be damaged and may melt possibly causing a small fire on the outside wall, it should be inspected and will likely need to be replaced to continue to provide lightning protection.
Why is it wise to avoid high open locations during a thunderstorm?
High points are more likely to be hit by lighting than low-lying areas. In an open area you are likely going to be the highest point for some distance, which puts you at risk of being struck directly.
What can you do to prevent yourself from being struck?
To prevent being struck by lightning:Don't use cellphone or electronic gadget when its lightning.Don't use a computer when lightning is in the area.Don't use a landline phone when lightning is in the area.Stay inside during a thunderstorm.
What can you do to prevent yourself from being struck lightning?
To prevent being struck by lightning:Don't use cellphone or electronic gadget when its lightning.Don't use a computer when lightning is in the area.Don't use a landline phone when lightning is in the area.Stay inside during a thunderstorm.
What can you to prevent yourself from being struck by lightning?
To prevent being struck by lightning:Don't use cellphone or electronic gadget when its lightning.Don't use a computer when lightning is in the area.Don't use a landline phone when lightning is in the area.Stay inside during a thunderstorm.
Can you drink water after being struck by lighting?
You can if it didn't kill you.
What care you do to prevent yourself from being struck by lightning?
rubber, the safest place to be in a thunder and lightning is in a car because of the rubber wheels.
How do you prevent the spread of illnesses?
By not being ill yourself!
What Can you do to prevent yourself from being struck by a lightning bolt?
Remain in your home during stormy weather. If you are outside of your home, avoid places that have high towers, fences with wires,trees.
What can you do prevent your self from being struck by lightning?
Run when you see it ;P
What can you do to prevent your self being struck by lightning?
Run when you see it ;P
Can The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car protect you from being struck by lighting?
does any one know this?
How do you prevent yourself from being anorexic?
you eat healthily and exercise and don't worry about your weight.
What can do to prevent yourself from being stuck by lightning?
yes,by using a rubber,plastic and etc.
