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Trains, like many other objects, do get struck by lightning.
Usually, this is a minor matter. Trains are large metallic objects that are extremely well grounded in the electrical sense, so even the rather large current of a lightning strike can flow directly through the train to the tracks and to the Earth with no consequence. There are exceptions and there are cases where a lightning strike has resulted in a power failure on a train with serious consequences. But, the normal directly inflicted damage from a lightning strike is really so small as to go unnoticed.
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When people get hit by lightning do they get hit by the lightning coming directly at them or not?
When a person gets hit by lightning, they are struck by the lightning bolt itself rather than the heat or electricity radiating from it. The current typically enters the body at the point where the lightning makes contact, such as the head or shoulders, and travels through the body to the ground.
Does lighting hit something everytime it strikes?
Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.
Do vehicles get hit by lightning?
Yes. Vehicles have been hit by lighting.
Why are the places like hills and forest unsafe during a thunderstorm and lightning?
Because lightning could hit you
What structure is hit most by lightning?
Eiffel tower
Can a jet be hit by lightning?
Yes planes are frequently hit by lightning.
When people get hit by lightning do they get hit by the lightning coming directly at them or not?
When a person gets hit by lightning, they are struck by the lightning bolt itself rather than the heat or electricity radiating from it. The current typically enters the body at the point where the lightning makes contact, such as the head or shoulders, and travels through the body to the ground.
What is twin lightning?
It is when to lightning thingys are the same and hit the ground at the same time.
Why do green trees burn when hit by lightning?
because lightning attracts to wood
How is that there are no birds hit by a lightning?
the hide.
If you get hit by lightning do you blow up?
No!
Can a person get hit by a lightning?
Of course.
What is the purpose of a lightning rode?
A lighting rod is supposed to attract lightning so it doesnt hit something else. eg. It's raining and you have a lightning rod on the top of your hous. Lightning will hit the rod instead of hitting the house.
Would being hit by lightning by consider a cause of astraphobia?
Yes. Astraphobia, or the fear of thunder and lightning could be the result of being hit, if you survive the hit tho.
How hard does lightning hit?
Being struck by lightning is unlike a physical blow. there is no 'hardness' to it.
Does lighting hit something everytime it strikes?
Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.
How many kids get hit by a train?
About 1000 people get hit by trains every year.
