Electrostatic forces: Lightning

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LIGHTNING - THE EFFECT OF STATIC ELECTRICITY

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Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced by a

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thunderstorm. AII thunderstorms produce lightning and

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are very dangerous

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If you hear the sound of thunder

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then you are in danger from lightning. Lightning kills and

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injures more people each year than hurricanes or

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tornadoes; between 75 to 100 people.

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Lightning and Safety

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• Inside a home

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avoid using the telephone

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When a thunderstorm threatens

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get inside a

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home or large building

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or inside an all-metal (not

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convertible) vehicle

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for emergencies

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Positve Charge

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Negatve Charge

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If outside

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with no time to reach a safe building or an automobile

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Do not stand underneath a natural lighting rod such as a tall

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isolated tree

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Get away from tractors and other metal farm equipment

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Avoid projecting above the surrounding landscape as you would do if you were

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standing on a hiltop

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in an open field

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Get out of and away from open water

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Get off of and away from motorcycles

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scooters

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Stay away from wire fences

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clotheslines

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which could carry lightning to you from some distance away.

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• Avoid standing in small isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas.

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