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Both lightning and electricity from the power grid ("electricity") injure and kill people. We have more "control" over electricity, but it still causes property loss through damage due to degradation of wiring or to improper workmanship. Loss due to fire caused by lightning strikes runs in the many millions of dollars every year when we consider the costs of wildfires and their supression. Let's look at a couple of statistics. Lightning kills a bit under a hundred people every year. There are four to five times that many deaths due to household electrocution. Industrial electrocutions add run about the same, so for some one hundred deaths due to lightning, roughly ten times that many are due to electocution from "electricity" in households or industrial settings - from the power grid. As regards lethality, electricity from the power grid is far more dangerous. We are "exposed" to it every day. Almost none of us isn't. And relatively few of us are exposed to lightning - except for those who live in Florida. But as regards electricity, there is a "harsh reality" associated with it - we can't "live" without it. We've determined it has far too high a cost-benefit ratio, so don't look for us to "cut back" on things associated with the electrical power distribution grid.
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Why is an electrical storm dangerous?
Assuming that you mean a thunder and lightning storm, it is dangerous to swim because water is a conductor to electricity similarly to metal. If the storm is close, meaning you can see the lightning, you should get out of the pool immediately because it is possible that lightning will strike the pool.
Is fork lightning more dangerous than sheet lightning?
Sheet lightning, or more accurately intracloud lightning is the same as lightning that hits the ground, the only difference is that it is within the cloud. They are no different apart from that. They are the exact same thing, except one would take a different path. They are both dangerous.
What is the difference between lightning and the electricity that you use at home?
Lightning is a natural discharge of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm, while the electricity used at home is typically generated by power plants and delivered through power lines. Lightning is much more powerful and occurs sporadically, while home electricity is a controlled and consistent source of power for our daily needs.
Who weather is most dangerous?
It depends on how you look at it. Aside from natural disasters like hurricanes tornadoes and tsunamis, the most dangerous weather would be lightning. Worldwide, floods kill more people than other natural disasters.
Did scientist agree with Benjamin Franklin about electricity is lightning?
Few would agree with the statement because electricity is not always lightning. Electricity can take many other forms. The statement "lightning is electricity" however, is more accurate and was quickly supported by others.
Are metal boats more dangerous in lightning?
no, boats made out of goat skin are dangerous
Is positive lightning more dangerous than negative lightning?
Yes, positive lightning is generally considered more dangerous than negative lightning because it is typically stronger and carries a higher voltage. Positive lightning strikes also tend to occur less frequently but can cause more damage and pose a greater risk to individuals and structures.
Why is 240 volt electricity more dangerous than 12 volt electricity?
It is neither more or less dangerous . The determining danger factor is amperage.
What is static electricity lightning?
Lightning in itself IS static electricity. The only difference between lightning and the little zap you feel when you rub your feet on your carpet and touch something metal is that Lightning is MILLIONS of times more powerful.
Is water stronger than lightning?
Water is not inherently stronger than lightning; their strength and power depend on the context. Water can conduct electricity, so if lightning were to strike a body of water, it could potentially cause harm. But in terms of raw destructive power, lightning is typically more dangerous than water.
What is more dangerous thunder or lightning?
Lightning is more dangerous than thunder because it can cause injury or death if it strikes a person or object. Thunder, on the other hand, is merely the sound produced by lightning as it heats the air and creates a shockwave.
What were Benjamin Franklin contribution of the study of electricity?
Benjamin Franklin did not discover electricity when his kite was struck by lightning in 1752. In fact, electricity was already well known at the time. Instead, Franklin was trying to prove the electrical nature of lightning. He discovered lightning was electricity and that electricity was found naturally in nature. For more information visit http://learn.fi.edu/franklin/scientst/electric.html
