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lightning is attracted to the taller objects in any open space .so being near tall trees in an open space is dangerous. The lightning can "jump" from the tree through the air to your body if it finds that your body, with its high salt content, is an easier conductor.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no real reason but its just that if you stand under the tree and it catches alight, then you are almost certainly dead!!!!
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∙ 12y agoTrees can act similar to lightning rods. This is due to their extreme height. If lightning strikes a tree, heavy limbs could fall on people/animals and forest fires may occur.
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∙ 7y agoYou could get hit by lightning or the tree can fall on you from winds or hit by lightning and catch fire.
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∙ 13y agoTrees attract lightning
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What are 3 things to stay away from when outside and lightning strikes?
During thunder storm one should stay away from tall iron poles (flag poles, street light poles) , water and tall trees and other things that might attract thunder.
What can we do to avoid being struck by lightning?
Stay indoors during a lightning storm.
What can you do to stay safe during a lightning strike?
lie on the floor
What to stay away from when lightning hits?
You should always stay away from trees that's for sure. Most importantly do not be or be near the highest structure or growth. Stay off high ground, and do not be holding anything that will conduct electricity, such as a golf club (graphite will conduct electricity as readily ans titanium or steel too) or an aluminum baseball bat.
How do you protect your house from a lightning strike?
By erecting a mettalic pole, of atleast 1" dia with pointed top - (like an inverted cone); which is at a higher elevation than building ( 3-4 meters high) and then connecting the base of the pole to the earthing wire using a thick wire ( 5 - 10 mm). If that is not available dig a bore (4" dia ) atleast 20 feet deep into nerby soil, place the wire up to its base then fill the bore with a mix of salt and charcoal. Lo ur house is protected against lightning.
What are 3 things to stay away from when outside and lightning strikes?
During thunder storm one should stay away from tall iron poles (flag poles, street light poles) , water and tall trees and other things that might attract thunder.
What do i do if its thindering and lightning?
Stay away from trees,glass,open fields.Stay in shelter.Make sure to have food and a battery radio or television to hear the news
How do people protect themselves by lightning?
stay inside away from the lightning.
What can we do to avoid being struck by lightning?
Stay indoors during a lightning storm.
Where would you go in a severe thunderstorm if you could not go inside?
you would want to stay away from trees and anything tall. lightning strikes the tallest object in a field
What adaptations do slow lorises have?
they stay in trees which helps keep away from pretators. they sleep during the day which also helps with staying away from pretators.
How do squirrel monkeys stay away from predators?
they stay up in the trees!
How do koalas stay protected?
they stay up in the trees away from predators
What should you do to be safe from lightening if you are caught out in a storm?
You should stay away from any metal objects, because they attract lightning, you should also stay away from trees, because if they get struck, the current can go through them into the ground, and electrocute you, and they can fall on you, and you should make sure to not go to an
What can you do to stay safe during a lightning strike?
lie on the floor
What is lightning is attracted?
Lightning is attracted to metal, things that are of great height (such as trees), and water. This why a person should never stay in water, near metal, or under a tree when it is lightning.
Name three things you can do during a lightning storm to minimize the risk of injury?
1. Find immediate shelter. 2. Stay away from water. 3. Saty away from metal objects. btw lightning's attracted to water and metal so yaaa...
