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What tree will get hit by lightning first a maple or an oak?
Oak
Why do people get hit by lightning?
either they or standing by a tree or they are just stupid
Why it is advised to take shelter under a tree during lighting?
It isn't. The advise is NOT to take shelter under a tree. Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. A person standing near a tree that gets hit by lightning may be electrocuted. Trees may even explode when hit by lighting, which is another hazard.
Why can't you be under a tree when it is thundering?
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. If the tree you are under is hit by lightning, the charge may travel through the ground and into you, which can seriously injure or kill you. Additionally, lightning sometimes flash-boils the sap in a tree, causing it to explode. This, too can injure or kill you.
What is a simile for a bolt of lightning struck the tree?
The bolt of lightning struck the tree like a fiery spear piercing the night sky. In an instant, it illuminated the dark landscape, crackling with raw energy. The tree shuddered as if it had been hit by a powerful fist.
Why is it important not to stand outside in a lightning storm?
The tree could be struck by lightning, which would cause the tree to fall, and maybe even catch fire. It could KILL you. ANSWER: Lightning is attracted to the tallest items in the landscape. Therefore, a tree in a field would be more likely to be struck by lightning and you, since you would be leaning against it, would be struck as well.
Why is it bad to be under a tree during a lighting storm?
because lightning strikes higher objects and if it hit the tree a branch could break off and hurt you
Is it more likely for a person to be struck by lightning while standing below a tall tree or a short one.give reason?
It is more likely for a person to be struck by lightning while standing below a tall tree because lightning seeks the highest point to strike, and tall trees are more likely to attract lightning due to their height. Additionally, tall trees have a higher chance of being struck because they are more likely to be hit by the downward leader from a lightning bolt.
Why is it dangerous to run under a tall tree when thunderstorm hits?
Running under a tall tree during a thunderstorm is dangerous because the tree can attract lightning due to its height and position. Lightning can strike the tree, leading to the risk of being directly or indirectly hit by the lightning. It is safer to seek shelter in a sturdy building or a low-lying area away from trees during a thunderstorm.
Why it is appropriate for the statue of Benjamin Franklin to be leaning on a tree that has been hit by lightning?
It was Franklin's study of the damages to trees and other tall objects that led to his invention of the lightning rod, to prevent building damage or fire from lightning strikes.
Why you have to stay away from trees during lightning?
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.
Can a jet be hit by lightning?
Yes planes are frequently hit by lightning.
