5 situations where lightning is likely to strike, everyone needs to remember
Summer often has thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes and lightning which are very dangerous. Because it is not possible to accurately warn of thunderstorms, everyone needs to pay attention to precautions if they encounter thunderstorms.
To limit this problem, everyone needs to "memorize" the following 5 cases where lightning is most likely to strike:
1. Wander in a spacious, open space when it rains
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| Open, open spaces such as fields, golf courses, or parking lots, especially those standing under the shade of trees, are susceptible to lightning strikes (Illustration photo) |
Lightning strikes before, during, and even after a storm. Open, open spaces like fields, golf courses, and parking lots are all favorite spots for lightning. At this time, you will be the tallest “object” in the area.
When the ground receives the induction of electric current from the thunderstorm cloud, the towering objects will concentrate a relatively large amount of induced electric charge, which has the ability to attract strong electric waves, so it easily absorbs electric rays.
Besides, standing under the shade of a big tree is not a good choice. Because according to the above principle, a tall tree can absorb electric rays and harm you.
2. Holding an umbrella or standing near metal objects
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| When you are on the road and suddenly encounter a thunderstorm with lightning, in addition to staying away from metal objects such as bicycles, motorbikes, hoes, sickles, etc., if you are holding an umbrella, it is very dangerous because the umbrella is considered a "lightning rod" due to the metal it contains (Illustration photo) |
Lightning is a very strong electric current and metal is a very good conductor of electricity. This current has an intensity of several tens of thousands to more than one hundred million volts. When an electric spark is discharged, the temperature of the spark caused by lightning can reach thousands of degrees Celsius. It is best to stay away from objects such as bicycles, motorbikes, iron fences, hoes, sickles, etc. because they are very good conductors of electricity.
In addition, holding an umbrella is also considered a “lightning rod” because it contains metal. Therefore, when it rains and thunders, do not be foolish to carry an umbrella out on the street.
3. Go swimming in rivers, streams, or swimming pools
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| If you are swimming in a river, stream or swimming pool and suddenly encounter a thunderstorm with thunder and lightning, you must stay away from these places (Illustration photo) |
Like metal, water is also a very good conductor of electricity. If you don’t want to burn yourself to a crisp, you shouldn’t go swimming during thunderstorms.
4. Stand near a window, door or lie on the ground
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| When encountering thunder and lightning, the most taboo thing is not to lie flat on the ground to minimize contact with the ground (Illustration photo) |
You think you are completely safe when you are indoors, so you can freely look out the window? But the truth is, standing near windows and doors is not really safe.
Furthermore, you absolutely must not lie flat on the ground, because you must minimize contact with the ground to reduce the amount of electric charge transmitted to the ground through your body.
5. Take a bath, watch TV, use the phone
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| Using a landline phone is considered very dangerous during a thunderstorm (Illustration photo) |
Using a landline telephone during a thunderstorm is dangerous. Lightning can travel through power lines and telephone cables and travel long distances. It is best to turn off the power and unplug electrical devices to avoid being struck by lightning in this way.
Because water pipes can be plastic but also copper, so taking a bath during a thunderstorm is not a good idea. Because you may accidentally make yourself a delicious bait for the "lightning god".
