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Unless you feel like tempting fate, you should avoid doing several things that can and have resulted in lightning injuries and fatalities:
1) Standing next to a tall tree or metal umbrella table during a storm
2) Standing on a rooftop, especially with grounded antennas or TV dishes nearby
3) Standing at the highest point of a hill during a storm
4) Using a landline, corded telephone during a storm (no fatalities recorded)
5) Grounding a wire clothesline by holding it during a storm
What else can I help you with?
Is it good to be in the water when its lightning?
It is not safe to be in the water during a thunderstorm with lightning. Water is a good conductor of electricity, increasing the risk of being struck by lightning. It is best to seek shelter on land when there is lightning in the area.
Could you live through a lightning strike?
It depends. Like say you got struck and your neighbor saw you get struck and he/she calls 911 right away, you could be saved. But if you get struck and no one comes to help you for a long time then you're a goner.
Can you get struck by lightning while holding something rubber?
Yes, it is possible to be struck by lightning while holding something made of rubber. Rubber does not conduct electricity well, but if lightning strikes and your body provides a path of conductivity to the ground, the electricity can still pass through you. It is always best to seek shelter during a lightning storm.
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.
What is the best way to be struck by lightning?
rain
Is it good to be in the water when its lightning?
It is not safe to be in the water during a thunderstorm with lightning. Water is a good conductor of electricity, increasing the risk of being struck by lightning. It is best to seek shelter on land when there is lightning in the area.
Has lightning ever struck close to you?
Yes, lightning has struck close to me before.
When was Albert Einstein struck by lightning?
Albert Einstein was never struck by lightning. This is a common misconception.
What is the best way to dodge lightning in Mario kart ds?
you will need a star or a bullet bill to dodge lightning...and use the item before the lightning strikes
What inspires Katherine Paterson?
She was inspired by her son's best friend, Lisa Hill who was struck by lightning and killed.
What are the ratings and certificates for Struck by Lightning - 1990?
Struck by Lightning - 1990 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
What are the chances of getting struck by lightning?
The chances of getting struck by lightning in a given year are about 1 in 500,000.
What happens to particles when lightning strikes?
They get struck by lightning.
How do you avoid getting struck from lightning?
Don't go out when it is lightning? :/
Could you live through a lightning strike?
It depends. Like say you got struck and your neighbor saw you get struck and he/she calls 911 right away, you could be saved. But if you get struck and no one comes to help you for a long time then you're a goner.
Are boats struck by lightning?
They can be
