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Most parts in the Eiffel tower are made of copper the world's best known conductor of electricity
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Did the lightning effect the Eiffel tower?
Due to the Eiffel Tower's height and the fact that it is made of metal, it is commonly struck by lightning during thunderstorms. However, the Eiffel Tower possesses a very large lightning rod, and so lightning strikes pose little risk to the tower's structure or to human life.
What happens if there is no conductor and the lightning strikes the tower?
the tower will explodes
How many times has the Eiffel Tower been struck by lightning?
It is not rare that the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning. It has very large lightning rods that are grounded and dissipate the charge without major damage.
What is unique about France and its culture?
Strikes?The Eiffel Tower
What happens when the Eiffel tower gets struck by lightning?
Well, it will probably fall down and kill hundreds of people.
When did lightning strike the Eiffel Tower?
9:20PM
What structure is hit most by lightning?
Eiffel tower
What will happen if lightning strikes CN tower?
Nothing, because the C.N Tower is basically a big lightning rod. So the lightning gets attracted to it.
What happens to the Eiffel tower when it is heated?
When the Eiffel tower is heated, it expands and becomes wide and taller, but not so much. This will increase the size of the Eiffel tower. It will decrease when it is in Winter.
Why does the empire state building have an antenna on top of it?
so that when the lightning strikes it makes the lightning not burn the tower.
Eiffel Tower Paris lightning strike 1902?
Yes it did, 3rd June at 9.20pm
What happens to the Eiffel tower at night?
it lights up
