A lightning bolt can be up to millions of volts, at 10k-200k amperes. In comparison, your wall socket (EU) is usually 230V at 15-30A and can cause quite a shock.
The key difference is duration. A lightning bolt strikes for a few milliseconds, and is not always long enough to cause death. Obviously the victim's age, condition and health also matters, but a healthy young person will be lucky enough to tell the tale, albeit with serious injuries.
Stay indoors during a lightning storm.
It is uncommon for people to be struck by lightning while in the bathtub. While there are no precise statistics on this specific scenario, it is generally advised to stay away from water and electrical appliances during storms to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
Surviving a lightning strike does not give you super powers. In fact, being struck by lightning can cause serious injuries or even death. It's important to take precautions to avoid lightning strikes and stay safe during storms.
The primary danger in a thunderstorm is the risk of being struck by lightning. Lightning can cause severe injuries or even death. It is important to seek shelter indoors or in a vehicle to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
Yes, radio antennae do get struck by lightning. This possibility does not mean that lightning is attracted to it especially. Lightning is not attracted to anything in particular, but you are warned to stay away from high things and conductors like water and metal. If you are near a conductor, you could end up getting hurt since lightning travels fast. If you are near a tall thing, like a tree, if it gets struck, it could catch fire or fall over on you. I suggest if you aren't in a building the safest place to be would be a car.
Stay indoors during a lightning storm.
stay inside away from the lightning.
It is uncommon for people to be struck by lightning while in the bathtub. While there are no precise statistics on this specific scenario, it is generally advised to stay away from water and electrical appliances during storms to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning.
You will get struck by lightning and sometimes get injured or die from the harsh storms
It is safer to stay inside a car during a lightning storm as the metal frame of the car will act as a Faraday cage, providing protection from lightning strikes. However, it is best to avoid being outside altogether during a lightning storm to minimize the risk of being struck.
Surviving a lightning strike does not give you super powers. In fact, being struck by lightning can cause serious injuries or even death. It's important to take precautions to avoid lightning strikes and stay safe during storms.
No, it is not safe to sit in a car during a lightning storm as the metal frame of the car can conduct electricity and put you at risk of being struck by lightning. It is safer to stay indoors during a lightning storm.
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because water attracts lightning.
This is because your vehicle is insulated from the ground by its rubber tires. Making it less likely to be struck.
The primary danger in a thunderstorm is the risk of being struck by lightning. Lightning can cause severe injuries or even death. It is important to seek shelter indoors or in a vehicle to stay safe during a thunderstorm.