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Lightning strikes strike near water because water is a good conductor of electricity. Most lightning strikes happen by the ocean because the salt makes it an even better conductor at electricity than fresh water.
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Can lightning strike while there's a rainbow?
yes it will strike
How hot can a lightning strike get?
The lightning strike can get up to 30,000 Celsius which is 6 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.
How often does cloud-to-ground lightning strike?
less than 10% of all lightning
Can lightning strike backwards?
Lightning does not strike backwards, from the ground to the sky. It only moves in one direction, from the sky to the ground.By striking backwards, do you mean can the Earth give off a lightning bolt to the clouds? No.
Can lightning strike people in lake water?
yes, because water is a very good conductor of lightning
What are the ways of avoiding the dangers associated with lightning?
we shod be go to the house we shod not take shelter under shed like mettle
Why does lightning strike the most on the Equator?
It has to do with the fact the climate is warmer near the equator.
When lightning strikes the the sea why don't all the fish die?
Before a lightning strike, a charge builds up along the water's surface. When lightning strikes, most of electrical charge occurs near the water's surface. Most fish swim below the surface and are unaffected.
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
Lightening striking water?
yes lightning can strike water and it can travel underwater and kill fish.
Why is it bad to be in water when there is lightning?
Because water is a conductor of electricity, allowing the power of the strike to reach you.
If lightning strikes a lake or river does it strike the ground below the water?
yes it can:)
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Why is a pool dangerous during a thunderstorm?
Electricity travels fairly easily though water. Therefore, if lightning strike in or near a pool, any one in it has a good chance of being electrocuted.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
