This should not be the case. It sounds like an urban legend. Wood (cellulose) is a flammable hydrocarbon and an electrical insulator due to its closed dry plant cells. There would be no change to the chemical structure of the wood from electricity that flowed through the conductive phloem and xylem cells. The lightning itself could easily burn a tree due to the immense heat of the electric arc generated. Then, of course, it could not be burned again.
The bolt of lightning struck the tree like a fiery spear piercing the night sky. In an instant, it illuminated the dark landscape, crackling with raw energy. The tree shuddered as if it had been hit by a powerful fist.
Or technology is very advanced that the structures are reinforced internally. We also have lightning rods, which attracts lightning and is a safe way to prevent lightning strikes
The tree could be struck by lightning, which would cause the tree to fall, and maybe even catch fire. It could KILL you. ANSWER: Lightning is attracted to the tallest items in the landscape. Therefore, a tree in a field would be more likely to be struck by lightning and you, since you would be leaning against it, would be struck as well.
Running under a tall tree during a thunderstorm is dangerous because the tree can attract lightning due to its height and position. Lightning can strike the tree, leading to the risk of being directly or indirectly hit by the lightning. It is safer to seek shelter in a sturdy building or a low-lying area away from trees during a thunderstorm.
because lightning attracts to wood
This should not be the case. It sounds like an urban legend. Wood (cellulose) is a flammable hydrocarbon and an electrical insulator due to its closed dry plant cells. There would be no change to the chemical structure of the wood from electricity that flowed through the conductive phloem and xylem cells. The lightning itself could easily burn a tree due to the immense heat of the electric arc generated. Then, of course, it could not be burned again.
Wood from trees that have been hit by lightning can be dried out and become very hard, making it difficult to burn efficiently. Additionally, the intense heat from the lightning strike can cause the wood to become charred, which can reduce its flammability.
Wood from a tree hit by lightning won't burn easily because the intense heat from the lightning strike can char the outer layer of the wood, creating a protective barrier that inhibits combustion. This char layer acts as an insulator, preventing oxygen from reaching the inner layers of the wood where combustion would occur. Additionally, the sudden and extreme heat generated by the lightning strike can also remove moisture from the wood, further reducing its flammability.
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either they or standing by a tree or they are just stupid
It isn't. The advise is NOT to take shelter under a tree. Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. A person standing near a tree that gets hit by lightning may be electrocuted. Trees may even explode when hit by lighting, which is another hazard.
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees. If the tree you are under is hit by lightning, the charge may travel through the ground and into you, which can seriously injure or kill you. Additionally, lightning sometimes flash-boils the sap in a tree, causing it to explode. This, too can injure or kill you.
Or technology is very advanced that the structures are reinforced internally. We also have lightning rods, which attracts lightning and is a safe way to prevent lightning strikes
Its ability to conduct electricity. Its moisture content, its height and depth of tap root could also influence a lightning strike.
The tree could be struck by lightning, which would cause the tree to fall, and maybe even catch fire. It could KILL you. ANSWER: Lightning is attracted to the tallest items in the landscape. Therefore, a tree in a field would be more likely to be struck by lightning and you, since you would be leaning against it, would be struck as well.
because lightning strikes higher objects and if it hit the tree a branch could break off and hurt you