Florida is the US county that receives the most lightning deaths each year. On average, about 10 people die from lightning strikes in Florida annually.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The recipient of the award varies each year based on the selection committee's evaluation of the artwork in picture books published during the previous year.
Antarctica has strict regulations in place to prevent pollution, and any pollution that occurs is typically minimal. However, some pollution can still occur due to research activities, waste disposal, and fuel spills. The exact amount of water pollution in Antarctica each year is not readily available, but efforts are continuously made to minimize environmental impact in the region.
On average, about 30 people die every day in the US due to crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. These deaths are preventable and highlight the importance of not drinking and driving to ensure road safety.
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The Tangerine County of Florida gets hit by so much lightning because the state is a peninsula completely surrounded by warm tropical water. Evaporation in the unstable air of the tropics creates thunderstorms, and these create lightning.
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Yes, The Auckland Sky Tower gets struck by lightning :D
The glass ball is for ornamental purposes only. Nothing happens to it when lightning strikes it.
Nothing, because the C.N Tower is basically a big lightning rod. So the lightning gets attracted to it.
The number of representatives that each state receives is determined by counties within the state. Each county has a set population limit and once that population is exceeded, a new district is formed. Each county gets one representative in congress.
When it gets hit by lightning.
Africa gets the most lightning strikes.
If the lightning bolt gets close enough to you, it will raise your hair. If it gets too close, it may leave you scarred for life, or even dead.
Lightning is really hot. If you put a marshmellow somewhere in a thunderstorm, and if it gets struck by lightning, I wouldn't say it'd be toasted. It'd be burnt!