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Because thunder is drawn to metal and if you touch metal and it gets hit the shock will travel through the object and shock you.

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Lightning is attracted to metal...

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you can get electrocuted and you can die

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Q: Why would you avoid metal during a lightning storm?
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What can we do to avoid being struck by lightning?

Stay indoors during a lightning storm.


Where should you stand during a lightning storm?

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Are metal roofs safe in a electrical storm?

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Small open structures like sheds at parks or sidewalks do not protect people from lighting. People should avoid them during a lightning storm and go to a house or building instead.


What is the best way to get struck by lightning?

Unless you feel like tempting fate, you should avoid doing several things that can and have resulted in lightning injuries and fatalities: 1) Standing next to a tall tree or metal umbrella table during a storm 2) Standing on a rooftop, especially with grounded antennas or TV dishes nearby 3) Standing at the highest point of a hill during a storm 4) Using a landline, corded telephone during a storm (no fatalities recorded) 5) Grounding a wire clothesline by holding it during a storm


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