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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the most lightening strikes per year.
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When people get hit by lightning do they get hit by the lightning coming directly at them or not?
When a person gets hit by lightning, they are struck by the lightning bolt itself rather than the heat or electricity radiating from it. The current typically enters the body at the point where the lightning makes contact, such as the head or shoulders, and travels through the body to the ground.
Can lighting hit the ocean?
Yes, lightning can hit the ocean. When a thunderstorm occurs over the ocean, lightning can strike the water just as it would strike land. The ocean's vast surface area makes it a common target for lightning strikes.
Will lightning strike a farris wheel first?
Lightning tends to strike the tallest object in the vicinity. Since Ferris wheels are very tall that does make them a likely target, though other, taller features may still have a higher chance of being hit.
What continent is home to the region hit by the most lightning?
Africa is the continent that is home to the region with the most lightning strikes. The area around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela experiences the highest frequency of lightning strikes in the world, known as the Catatumbo lightning phenomenon.
Does lighting hit something everytime it strikes?
Lightning does not hit something every time it strikes. There are various forms of lightning. Lightning that is classified as "cloud to ground" lightning will strike something in it's path. Another form of lightning is sheet lightning. This type of lighting illuminates the sky and spreads from cloud to cloud.
Where does lightning occur geographically?
Anywhere, though it tends to hit objects that are closer to its point of origin (i.e. tall buildings, trees, etc.)
When people get hit by lightning do they get hit by the lightning coming directly at them or not?
When a person gets hit by lightning, they are struck by the lightning bolt itself rather than the heat or electricity radiating from it. The current typically enters the body at the point where the lightning makes contact, such as the head or shoulders, and travels through the body to the ground.
Can lighting hit the ocean?
Yes, lightning can hit the ocean. When a thunderstorm occurs over the ocean, lightning can strike the water just as it would strike land. The ocean's vast surface area makes it a common target for lightning strikes.
Can a jet be hit by lightning?
Yes planes are frequently hit by lightning.
Why can't you be under a tree when it is thundering?
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.
Does lightning ever hit tall trees?
The electricity in lightning seeks out the fastest way to transmit itself from the sky to the ground below. As a result tall trees are often struck by lightning if they are the tallest object in a given area.
What is the difference of a point target and an area target?
Point target is when you are trying to hit a specific point. The area target is when you land within the vicinity of the target.
Will lightning strike a farris wheel first?
Lightning tends to strike the tallest object in the vicinity. Since Ferris wheels are very tall that does make them a likely target, though other, taller features may still have a higher chance of being hit.
Why it is advised to take shelter under a tree during lighting?
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.
What continent is home to the region hit by the most lightning?
Africa is the continent that is home to the region with the most lightning strikes. The area around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela experiences the highest frequency of lightning strikes in the world, known as the Catatumbo lightning phenomenon.
What is twin lightning?
It is when to lightning thingys are the same and hit the ground at the same time.
Why do green trees burn when hit by lightning?
because lightning attracts to wood
