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 should 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 open, open spaces when it's raining
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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 being struck by lightning (Illustration photo) |
Lightning strikes before, during, and even after a rainstorm. Open, open spaces like fields, golf courses, and parking lots are favorite spots for lightning. At this time, you will accidentally be the tallest “object” in that area.
When the ground receives an electric current induction from a 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 can easily absorb the 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 suddenly caught in a thunderstorm, 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 the 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... 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 enough 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 do not want to burn yourself, you should not go swimming during thunderstorms.
4. Standing near a window, door or lying on the ground
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| When encountering thunder and lightning, the most taboo thing is not to lie straight 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. Taking a bath, watching TV, using the phone
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| Using a landline telephone is considered very dangerous during a thunderstorm (Illustration photo) |
During a thunderstorm, using a landline telephone 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 tasty meal for the "lightning god".
