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Lightning can (and sometimes does) strike twice in the same place. it usually strikes three times in the same place it just apears to be one.

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What does it mean when lightning strikes twice?

When lightning strikes twice in the same place, it means that the area has a higher probability of being struck due to certain factors such as tall buildings or trees. Lightning tends to follow the path of least resistance, so areas that have been struck before are more likely to be struck again.


Why lighting strike same spot twice?

Lightning commonly strikes the same place many times. Lightning is static electricity, generated in the collisions between the clouds. The lightning wants to ground itself by striking something with a good electrical pathway to the earth. That could be a tall tree, or a steeple, or a house chimney, or any tall object that will intercept the lightning strike and bring it to ground. Lightning will strike twice if the same place it struck before is still a good, high, electrical path to the ground, and if no better places have been built.


Why doesn't lightning hit a place twice?

This is not true. Some places have been hit many times. The Empire State Building, for example, is hit by lightning an average of 100 times per year. If you looked at it from a simple perspective, most spots are never hit by lightning, but one bolt does not affect the chances of another striking. So the chances of the same spot getting hit twice completely at random are extremely low. However, lightning is not completely random. Tall objects naturally attract lightning, so objects such as towers and mountains tend to be struck fairly frequently.


What percent of a chance is there that a tornado with strike your town twice?

Depends on what town you're talking about. You first have to determine the chance of your town getting hit ONCE by a tornado. Oklahoma City has a much higher risk of getting hit by a tornado than Los Angeles, CA...So therefore the risk of Oklahoma City getting struck by 2 tornadoes would be much higher than Los Angeles.


Can a tornado hit the same place twice?

Yes, it is possible for a tornado to hit the same place more than once. Tornadoes can follow similar paths or even "cycle" back on themselves, causing multiple impacts in the same area.

Related Questions

Does lighting ever strike in one place twice?

Yes.


What can't lightning strike in the same place twice?

Lightning not only can strike the same place twice, it frequently does.


Can lighting strike the same place twice?

Yes, lightning can strike the same place multiple times. Tall structures like skyscrapers and lightning rods are likely candidates for repeated strikes due to their height and conductive properties that attract lightning.


Can lighting hit the same place twice?

Yes it can.


Why does lightning not strike twice in one place?

I see no reason why it should not strike twice in one place. This sounds more like an unconfirmed rumor than a scientific fact.


Lighting never strikes twice in the same place is this a theory?

The saying "lightning never strikes twice in the same place" is a commonly held belief, but it is not a scientific theory. In reality, lightning can and does strike the same location multiple times, especially tall structures like skyscrapers and towers.


Why does lighting the same place twice?

Lighting the same place twice can occur for several reasons, such as miscommunication between individuals responsible for the task, a malfunction in the lighting system, or human error. It is important to ensure clear communication and coordination to prevent this from happening.


What does it mean when lightning strikes twice?

When lightning strikes twice in the same place, it means that the area has a higher probability of being struck due to certain factors such as tall buildings or trees. Lightning tends to follow the path of least resistance, so areas that have been struck before are more likely to be struck again.


Will there be an earthquake again?

There will be infinite amounts of earthquakes, but they rarely strike the same place twice, like lightning.


Is there a non-fiction about a-rod?

Yes! A-Rod Too! Who said lightning does not strike twice in the same place?


Is it true that lightning strike only twice?

Nope - lightning can strike the same place multiple times if the object presents enough ionic attraction to ground the charge.


Does Alice mccurdy have a book about a-rod?

Yes! The title is A-Rod Too! Who said lightning does not strike twice in the same place?