Lightning is lazy and tries to take short cuts on its way to hitting the ground. Anything that stands up away from the surface of the ground becomes a target, trees are a perfect example - they get hit regularly by lightning.
Crouching on the ground reduces your height and therefore reduces the chance of becoming a short cut target for the lightning.
Mind you, if you are in an open field, this action may not save you. The best place to be is still inside, away from windows and water.
whats the simple predicate of this sentence, (During storms, people in open areas should crouch close to the ground.)
EVERYONE DOWN!!! or TAKE COVER!!!!!
Is this the phrase you had in mind? "Put your feet together, squat down, tuck your head, and cover your ears."
NO.i saw a programme on telly where they simulated a lightning strike on top of a car. the charge went round the frame and into the rubber tyres that were in touch with the ground. 2 people were sat in it and were ok. i daresay it may be different if your windows were down and you were touching the outer bodywork??
Yes - it is rare.Ways you can die from a thunderstorm:Hit by lightning - which is rareCaught in a flash flood - rare (for one thing, you have to be in an area prone to flash floods AND be there at just the right time during a thunderstorm)Hypothermia from being outside and getting drenched during the thunderstorm and not getting dried out for many hours. This is the most likely way to die related to a thunderstorm - and how many people have you heard of dying this way? Obviously this is really uncommon and yet it is more common than the other ways - which tells you just how rare it is to die from a thunderstorm.
whats the simple predicate of this sentence, (During storms, people in open areas should crouch close to the ground.)
The simple predicate in this sentence is "should crouch." It is the action or the main verb that the subject "people in open areas" should do during storms.
The verb in the sentence is: should crouch
during storms
The simple predicate of the sentence is "should crouch." It indicates the main action that the subject, "people in open areas," is advised to take during storms.
EVERYONE DOWN!!! or TAKE COVER!!!!!
Is this the phrase you had in mind? "Put your feet together, squat down, tuck your head, and cover your ears."
The simple subject is people.The complete subject is 'people in open areas'.
Because lightning attempts to travel along the easiest way to the ground, which, if you are standing, might include you. And because people are stupid enough to frequently go outside on open ground during a thunderstorm.
Some common safety questions about thunderstorms that people should be aware of include: What should I do if I am caught outside during a thunderstorm? Is it safe to use electronic devices during a thunderstorm? How can I protect my home from lightning strikes? What are the signs of an approaching thunderstorm? Should I seek shelter in a car during a thunderstorm?
NO.i saw a programme on telly where they simulated a lightning strike on top of a car. the charge went round the frame and into the rubber tyres that were in touch with the ground. 2 people were sat in it and were ok. i daresay it may be different if your windows were down and you were touching the outer bodywork??
Some common safety questions about lightning that people should be aware of include: What should I do if I am caught outside during a thunderstorm? Is it safe to use electronic devices during a thunderstorm? How can I protect myself from lightning strikes indoors? What are the signs of an impending lightning strike? Is it safe to take shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm?