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stay away from any tall or exposed objects: trees, lamp posts and especially anything with more than 500 volts. this will reduce the chances. if you have a basement use it, an attic is not a good choice and u know when people say the bath tub will help. it's absolute rubbish!
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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.
What if lightning struck down and you had a lightning rod on top of your house?
It may strike the lightning rod. A properly installed lightning rod will prevent a lightning strike from setting your house on fire, at least for the most part. The energy of the bolt is carried by the rod and the ground wire. This system "contains" the electric current by offering it a low resistance path to ground. If lightning strikes a tree, a power pole, or a house, it travels through the tree, pole or house. This high current can super heat that wood or other materials and cause them to explode or burst into flames. Damage will result, and very possibly a fire. The lightning rod minimizes the chances of extensive damage and fire in the event of a strike on a house.
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 a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
Must someone die when get struck by lightning?
No, there are people who survive a direct lightning strike. Your survival chances are also greatly dependent on what you are wearing; thick shoes will reduce the current through your body by increasing its resistance, but wearing a mobile phone in your pocket might allow the current easy access to your body.
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Do tornadoes strike more frequently than lightning?
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
Your tree was struck by lightning will it die?
That depends on the power of the strike, not all trees die after a lightning strike.
Why does carrying an umbrella increase your chances of being hit by lightning?
Umbrellas, especially those with conductive metal frames, can conduct electrical charges from the ground, making a shorter path for any lightning discharge that occurs nearby. Non-conductive handles of plastic or wood reduce this danger. Given the very low odds of a lightning strike hitting relatively close to you, the increased risk is not very great, but it does exist.
How can you do to prevent yourself from being struck by lightning?
If you're outside - make for open spaces, such as a sports field or park. Crouch down on the ground - the lower you are - the more chances a lightning strike will hit something taller than you.
Where does the Lightning strike?
at trees
What can't lightning strike in the same place twice?
Lightning not only can strike the same place twice, it frequently does.
How hard does lightning strike?
As hard as lightning? What kind of question is that?
