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Can someone pushing a metal shopping cart outside be struck by lightning?

Yes, it is possible for someone pushing a metal shopping cart outside to be struck by lightning. Metal objects can act as conductors for lightning, increasing the risk of a lightning strike. It is important to seek shelter indoors during thunderstorms to avoid this danger.


What are the positive and negative effects of lightning?

Lightning is an interesting and beautiful natural wonder, and has both positive and negative effects. While lightning may be very beautiful, it can also cause fires from electricity when it touches objects such as trees and dense shrubbery. Lightning is also known for electrocution, which can be very dangerous and can seriously injure, or kill someone or something. On the bright side however, lightning can be studied by scientists and can be focuses of astounding pictures and photographs. It is very necessary, however, to stay inside and away from trees and other attracting items during storms.


Is faster than lightning a metaphor?

Yes, "faster than lightning" is a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things, implying that one thing is the other. In this case, it suggests that something is incredibly fast by comparing it to the speed of lightning, even though it is not literally faster than lightning.


Can you die if struck by lightning?

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 happens if you get shot by lightning?

If someone is struck by lightning, they can experience a range of injuries, including burns, cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and organ damage. This can depend on factors such as the intensity of the lightning strike and where it makes contact with the body. Immediate medical attention is crucial, as lightning strikes can be fatal or result in long-term complications if not treated promptly.