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TwoIfByTea » Today, 10:00 am » wrote: ↑ Wow ya learn something new everyday.
I always thought lightning stikes killed people outside a direct hit
- Myth: Lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Fact: Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it's a tall, pointy, isolated object.
- Myth: Lightning only strikes the tallest objects. Fact: Lightning is indiscriminate and it can find you anywhere.
- Myth: If you're stuck in a thunderstorm, being under a tree is better than no shelter at all. Fact: Sheltering under a tree is just about the worst thing you can do.
- Myth: If you don't see rain or clouds, you're safe. Fact: Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
- Myth: Rubber-soled shoes or rubber car tires will provide protection against getting hit by lightning. Fact: Rubber provides no protection from lightning.
- Myth: People who are struck by lightning should not be touched because they carry an electrical charge. Fact: Lightning-strike victims carry no electrical charge and should be attended to immediately.
- Myth: Heat lightning which occurs on hot summer evenings is just a natural phenomenon and is non-threatening. Fact: Heat lightning is just lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard.
