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Lightning always takes the path of least resistance. A tree is tall and easily conducts electricity. A car will protect you because the lightning will travel through the car (less resistance) easier than a human body. the car sits on rubber tires wich act as an insulator isolating the car from the groun if you were to step out of the car as lightning struck you would be electrocuted.
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The metal body of a car acts as a 'Faraday's Cage', which means you are totally protected against the affects of lighting. It has nothing to do with the fact that a car has rubber tyres!
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Is it safer to take a bath or is it safer to take a shower in a thunderstorm?
Theoreticaly it is safer to take a shower during a thunderstorm. The chances of getting killed by drowning and by using a bath tub are greater than that of getting struck by lightning and using a bath tub.
Is it safe under a tree during a thunderstorm?
Seeking shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm is not safe as trees are more likely to be struck by lightning due to their height and conductivity. It is recommended to seek shelter in a sturdy building or a hard-topped metal vehicle during a thunderstorm.
Is under a large tree the safest place to be other than indoors during a thunderstorm?
No. In fact, being under a large tree could pose danger from lightning.
Is it dangerous to shower during a thunderstorm?
No more so than at any other time.
Why should not stand under a tree when raining?
Standing under a tree during rain can be dangerous as trees can attract lightning due to their height and the moisture in their leaves. Lightning can strike a tree and travel through the wet ground, posing a risk to anyone standing underneath. It is safer to seek shelter indoors or in a sturdy structure during a thunderstorm.
Is it illegal to have school if there is a warning for a storm?
No. A severe thunderstorm warning will generally pass within an hour, which is much shorter than a day at school. If the students are at school they will be safer inside. It would be wise, though, to cancel any outdoor PE classes during the storm.
Why it is advised to take shelter under smaller trees or in open during thunderstorm?
The highest thing is usually what's struck, but under a tree is not so good. Look for a ditch or a low spot and stay flat. Better wet than fried.
Does a hurricane have a larger thunderstorm than a tornado?
Hurricanes themselves are much larger than any thunderstorm or tornado.
Is the under and over shotgun safer than a side by side shotgun?
Yes, if it is unloaded while the other is not.
Can it snow during a thunderstorm?
Yes, it is possible for snow to fall during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms can occur when there is enough instability in the atmosphere, and if the temperature is cold enough, snow rather than rain can fall during these conditions.
Why is Facebook safer than Bebo?
Facebook IS NOT safer than Bebo.
Is it rare that you can die from a thunderstorm?
Yes - it is rare.Ways you can die from a thunderstorm:Hit by lightning - which is rareCaught in a flash flood - rare (for one thing, you have to be in an area prone to flash floods AND be there at just the right time during a thunderstorm)Hypothermia from being outside and getting drenched during the thunderstorm and not getting dried out for many hours. This is the most likely way to die related to a thunderstorm - and how many people have you heard of dying this way? Obviously this is really uncommon and yet it is more common than the other ways - which tells you just how rare it is to die from a thunderstorm.
