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Are pine trees more or less likely struck by lightning?
A journal paper was published under the title of "Lightning protection for trees and related property" (R. Cripe, Journal of Arboriculture; Sept.24 2007) that notes Pine Trees are third most likely to be struck by lightning; after oak and elm. Pine trees are noted as being on average taller than other trees, having a direct water-table root system and their needles have a lower resistance (higher conductivity).
Who is more likely to be struck by lightning a girl or boy?
None
Are you most likely to get eaten by a shark or most likely to get struck by lightning?
Does eaten mean eaten completely or jsut attacked? If completely, you are more like to be struck by lightning
Is it more likely for people to get hit by lightning or not?
The tallest person or object is more likely to get struck than anything else. But don't get me wrong anything can get struck by lightning. and if you wear rubber soles you more likely not to get struck.
Why would a place of lower elevation got struck by lightning more than a place of higher elevation?
If it has more trees, they will get struck
Who is more likely to get struck by lightning a golfer jogger or farmer?
i think a farmer
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.
Are African Americans more likely to get struck by lightning?
Not b/c of being African-Americans.But, anyone working outside jobs even in poor weather will be more likely to be struck by lightning. And maybeyou'll find more African-Americans doing that.
What kind of people are most common type to get struck by lightning?
Men are more likely to be struck because they are more likely to be outside during a thunderstorm doing yardwork, golfing, etc
Are the chances of getting hit by a meteor ray higher than getting struck by lightning?
I have no idea what you mean by "meteor ray", but getting struck by lightning is far more likely than getting struck by a meteorite.
Are sharks likely to go for girls than boys?
No sharks can go for anyone but you are more likely to get struck by lightning then get bitten by a shark.
Can you die while having your tooth extracted under anesthesia?
You're more likely to be struck by lightning, but yes
