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The safest distance from lightning while swimming is in your house. If you hear thunder it is possible taht lightning could strike you. If you are swimming and you hear thunder the best thing to do is to go inside.
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∙ 14y agoNo it is not. I'd get out if I were you. If lightning were to hit the pool, the electricity would be conducted through the water. If it hit even a ways away, roots, wires, etc... could carry the current right to the pool and electrocute you.
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∙ 13y agoVERY VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!! Never ever swim during a storm!!! Because lighting is attracted to tree's and water, I learned this in Science.
If you were swimming during a lightning storm, and lightning happed to strike the water, you would get electrified and you would die. So yes, it is very dangerous, and you shouldn't ever do it.
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∙ 11y agoYes it is completely safe, scientists have tested it many times.
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What is the most dangerous type of thunder?
Thunder is not dangerous; it is merely sound. It is lightning that is dangerous. The most dangerous type is cloud-to-ground lightning.
What is the most dangerous type of lightning?
I hope this is helpful... ... the most dangerous type of lightning is cloud to ground lightning. see was that so bad
Is it Dangerous to swim in Polluted Waters?
Yes, it is.
Is fork lightning more dangerous than sheet lightning?
Sheet lightning, or more accurately intracloud lightning is the same as lightning that hits the ground, the only difference is that it is within the cloud. They are no different apart from that. They are the exact same thing, except one would take a different path. They are both dangerous.
Is lightning safe?
Of course not! Seek shelter if it is lightning, especially near water. Most places near water have a lightning alarm to let you know to seek shelter. You should also get serge protectors for electronics and be advised there is a slim chance of getting electrocuted by being on the computer during lightning as well as damage to the computer.
Dangerous to swim during a tornado?
Yes, the lightning will be attracted to the water and it could electricute you.
Why is an electrical storm dangerous?
Assuming that you mean a thunder and lightning storm, it is dangerous to swim because water is a conductor to electricity similarly to metal. If the storm is close, meaning you can see the lightning, you should get out of the pool immediately because it is possible that lightning will strike the pool.
Is it dangerous to swim during heat lightning?
Heat lightning is the lightning produced in distant thunderstorms. It can represent an early warning sign that a thunderstorm is approaching. If you see heat lighting, then it's probably best to err on the side of safety and exit the water as soon as possible.
What is the most dangerous type of thunder?
Thunder is not dangerous; it is merely sound. It is lightning that is dangerous. The most dangerous type is cloud-to-ground lightning.
What is the most dangerous type of lightning?
I hope this is helpful... ... the most dangerous type of lightning is cloud to ground lightning. see was that so bad
Is swim team dangerous?
Not unless you can't swim.
Has someone died by lightning?
A number of people have died from lightning. It is dangerous.
Is it safe to swim during a mild lightning storm?
No because you could get electrocuted from the lightning. Lightning is attracted to any body of water.
How dangerous are lightning strikes?
very
Lightning strikes are dangerous .?
very
Is it dangerous to swim in Kata beach?
ya very dangerous
How dangerous are Lightning Tornadoes?
There is no such thing as a lightning tornado. Lightning and tornadoes are two different phenomena. They are both very dangerous, though, each claiming dozens of lives every year.
