Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. When lightning does strike a tree it can kill or injure people and animals underneath it.
no the lightning could hit the tree and it would shock you
Sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm is not safe because trees are a prominent target for lightning strikes. Lightning tends to strike taller objects, and trees can conduct the electricity from a lightning strike to the ground, putting anyone near them at risk of electrocution. It is safer to find shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle during a thunderstorm.
no
lie on the floor
Turf, as in grass? Thunderstorms certainly won't hurt it; and while a lightning strike onto bare turf is possible--say on top of a rise, perhaps, or a hill--it is pretty unlikely, as lightning tends to follow the path of least resistance, which is usually the nearest and tallest tree or other structure.
no the lightning could hit the tree and it would shock you
No. Trees, often being much taller than surrounding structures, will attract lightning strikes. and the tree can get on fire
Sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm is not safe because trees are a prominent target for lightning strikes. Lightning tends to strike taller objects, and trees can conduct the electricity from a lightning strike to the ground, putting anyone near them at risk of electrocution. It is safer to find shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle during a thunderstorm.
no
NO
It's not safe to be in or around a body of water during a lightning storm.
lie on the floor
No because you could get electrocuted from the lightning. Lightning is attracted to any body of water.
Turf, as in grass? Thunderstorms certainly won't hurt it; and while a lightning strike onto bare turf is possible--say on top of a rise, perhaps, or a hill--it is pretty unlikely, as lightning tends to follow the path of least resistance, which is usually the nearest and tallest tree or other structure.
By standing under a tree during a lightning storm.
it is dangerous to shelter under a tree during a lightning storm because the tree is likely to be hit so it will fall on you and you'll get squashed.
The lightning tries to hit you but the building block it, you are safe.