Yes, lightning has struck close to me before.
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so if you can hear it, you are within striking distance of a lightning bolt. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a safe location during a thunderstorm to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.
Yes, lightning can kill animals if they are struck directly or if they are in close proximity to where the lightning strikes. Animals can suffer from cardiac arrest, burns, and other injuries as a result of being struck by lightning.
yes he has. he was 7 years old.
It happens all the time but it is very rarely noticed.
Maybe or maybe not. It just depends on how hard the pot hit and how fast it fell or how close the person is to the pot when it got struck by lightning.
Yes, cats can survive being struck by lightning. Their chances of survival largely depend on factors such as how close they were to the strike and any resulting injuries. Seeking immediate veterinary care is crucial if a cat has been struck by lightning, even if they appear unharmed.
Thunder is sound waves. Sound waves hit us all of the time. If you mean lightning, then you would be toast... literally! thunder is the sonic boom produced by lighting so depending on how close you are to the lightning strike if you're close enough it can lead to temporary deafness or worse.
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.
Albert Einstein was never struck by lightning. This is a common misconception.
Seeing a flash and hearing a boom at the same time during a thunderstorm indicates that the lightning strike occurred nearby, usually within a mile. This is a sign of close proximity and immediate danger as the lightning struck close to where you are. It's important to seek shelter indoors to stay safe.
Struck by Lightning - 1990 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
The chances of getting struck by lightning in a given year are about 1 in 500,000.