Have you ever been struck by lightning (or had a close encounter of the first, second, or third kind) ? A. No B. Close enough for a good scare C. in a house or car that was hit D. Yes felt it (zap or tingling) E. Yes ouch
What is Lightning ?
It takes about 1,000,000 volts/meter to cause a spark. Thats 10,000 volts per centimeter.
Who is most likely to be struck by lightning ? A. Zippy the pinhead B. Stan the round head C. Johnny Flathead D. Theyre all equally likely to be struck
(assume theyre all the same height and made out of the same stuff)
Who is most likely to be struck by lightning ? A. Zippy the pinhead B. Stan the round head C. Johnny Flathead D. Theyre all equally likely to be struck
(assume theyre all the same height and made out of the same stuff)
Unless you like people pounding on your chest and blowing air into your lungs, its better to avoid needing CPR. How do you avoid lightning ?
If youre outside and lightning is nearby, what is your BEST option? A. Hold up a stick as a lightning rod B. Get under a tree C. Run away from the storm as fast as you can D. Stand on a rubber mat or rubber shoes E. Get into a car
Who, me ????
No !
Thats not what I would do ! (try squatting in a thunderstorm for more than a few seconds).
Run like h*** to the closest relative shelter, even if it takes the duration of the storm to get there. Most of the time you wont be in contact with the ground. www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov
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