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Yes, and it will likely kill you or cause severe damage to the brain/nervous system.
In the USA alone every year, on average about 90 people are killed by lightning strikes. However, this figure also varies. In 2008 there were 329 people struck in the United States, with 302 injured and 27 killed. There is no safe place outside during a lightning storm. Of those killed, 7 were under trees, 3 were on the beach, 2 were swimming and one was camping near a tent.
You can get struck by lightning if you are holding a Lightning Rod, for example an umbrella is made of mental on the part you are holding. Lightning Rods actually attracts lightning. Never be under a tree either.
A word of Advice: Never hold something metal during a lightning storm, it is best to be inside.
If you search the statistics about lightning strikes, you shall see that in the united states the place with the most is the state of Florida. None of the strikes has been in the water opposed to the myth. The only time lightning seems to hit the sea is to end hitting a floatin boey.
Yes a lightning can strike you assuming you are at the specific time in the specific place. The statistics imply that it is more probable to get hit by a lightning than to be bitten by a shark or die in an airplane accident.
What else can I help you with?
Does it hurt to die from a lightning strike?
Most people struck by lightning do not die, but those who do may experience multiple serious injuries including cardiac arrest, burns, and neurological damage. Death from a lightning strike is often caused by cardiac arrest due to the electric shock passing through the body.
What happens to the glass ball on a lightning rod if it gets struck by lightning?
If a glass ball on a lightning rod is struck by lightning, it may shatter due to the extreme heat generated by the lightning strike. Additionally, the lightning may travel through the rod to the ground, protecting the building from damage.
Has lightning hit a human?
Yes, lightning strikes can hit humans, but this is rare. When a person is struck by lightning, it can cause severe injuries such as cardiac arrest, burns, and neurological damage. It is important to take precautions when outdoors during storms to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.
If you can hear thunder are you close enough to get struck by lightng in a thunder storm?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so if you can hear it, you are within striking distance of a lightning bolt. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a safe location during a thunderstorm to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.
What should you do if you are struck by lighting?
To avoid being struck by lightning you should do a couple things: 1. Stay out of bodies of water, lightning is attracted to water. 2. dont be in an open area (common sense here) 3. Try to be in a house, car something where you cant get wet and lightning cannot get to you. To sum it all up be smart and dont do stupid things.
What happens when something is struck by lightning?
They die
Do more people live than die after getting struck by lightning?
Yes, more people survive being struck by lightning than die from it. Typically, around 90% of people survive being struck by lightning, but may suffer long-term health effects.
Can you get struck by lightning at sea and would you die?
Yes, it is possible to get struck by lightning at sea. If struck, the severity of the injuries would depend on various factors such as the strength of the lightning, where it strikes the body, and the immediate medical attention received. It is possible to survive a lightning strike but it can be fatal in some cases.
What will happen if the person was struck by lightning?
They will black out and most likely die.
What happens when someone gets stroke by lighting?
They die ps you spelt struck wrong A person does not always die after being struck by lightning. There are many occasions where people have survived a lightning strike. You can always do a search on lightning strike survivors and you will see this is true.
Can you get struck by lightning and become the flash?
If you are struck by lightning, you may or may not die as a result, but sadly, you will not become the flash. Superpowers are not created nearly as easily in the real world, as they are in comic books.
When did Anton Omelchenko die?
Anton Omelchenko died in 1932, in USSR of struck by lightning.
How does firestar die in the last hope?
sorry if this spoils the book he does die he gets struck by a lightning bolt so sad
Has lightning ever struck close to you?
Yes, lightning has struck close to me before.
What happens if you stay outside in bad weather?
You will get struck by lightning and sometimes get injured or die from the harsh storms
Can a cat die from lightning?
It is possible for a cat to be struck by lightning and die, although it is quite rare. The chances of a cat being struck by lightning are low due to their ability to seek shelter during thunderstorms.
When was Albert Einstein struck by lightning?
Albert Einstein was never struck by lightning. This is a common misconception.
