As lightning comes down, it looks for the first thing to hit, which is why trees and other tall structures get hit more than humans.
Lightning is most likely to strike tall or pointed objects, such as trees, buildings, or lightning rods. These objects provide a pathway for the lightning to travel from the cloud to the ground. Areas with frequent thunderstorms and high levels of atmospheric instability are more prone to lightning strikes.
Lightning is a massive electrostatic discharge caused by unbalanced electric chargesin the atmosphere, and resulting in a strike, from a cloud to itself, a cloud to a cloud or a cloud to ground, and accompanied by the loud sound of thunder.
Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees, buildings, or towers because they offer an easier path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground. However, lightning can strike the ground directly or move horizontally, so being the tallest object does not guarantee a strike.
Yes, lightning can strike the same spot more than once. Tall structures like buildings and trees are often struck repeatedly because they provide a direct path to the ground for the electrical discharge.
Sheltering under a tree during a thunderstorm is not safe because trees are a prominent target for lightning strikes. Lightning tends to strike taller objects, and trees can conduct the electricity from a lightning strike to the ground, putting anyone near them at risk of electrocution. It is safer to find shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle during a thunderstorm.
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No, but lightning can.
wildfires strike by dry trees rubbing against each other in very dry land
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No, lightning does not always strike the ground. Lightning can also strike other objects such as trees, buildings, or even other clouds.
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True. "Lighting War" in German is blitzkrieg