Lightning

[object Object],Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge (spark) accompanied by thunder, which typically occurs during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms.

[object Object],The Kite Experiment Benjamin franklin conducted a famous experiment called Franklin’s Kite experiment. Franklin’s experiment successfully showed that lightning was actually static electricity

[object Object],Harmful effects of lightning A lightning strike generates a huge amount of electric charge. It can cause the following effects......

[object Object],1. It can cause fire and shatter buildings resulting in lot of destruction and damage to the property.

[object Object],It can burn trees and also cause forest fires.

[object Object],It injures or sometimes even kills animals and people instantly

[object Object],Lightning conductor A lightning conductor is fixed on the top of tall buildings to protect them from damage due to the lightning

[object Object],Safety measure to be taken during lightning. Outdoor safety measures Indoor safety measures

[object Object],Take shelter in a car or building

[object Object],Do not lie Flat on ground

[object Object],Do not take shelter under a tree because trees provide a good conducting path for the lightning bolt.

[object Object],If you are in a group of people , stay about 15 feet away from each other.

[object Object],Stay away from all types of water bodies because water is an excellent conductor of electricity

[object Object],Open vehicles like scooters and motorbikes , tractors , open cars , open fields , do not protect us with ligtning strikes

[object Object],It is safer to use mobile phones and cordless phones during lightning.

[object Object],Do not take baths and showers during storms, as water is an excellent conductor of electricity.

[object Object],Avoid using landline during lightning

[object Object],It is advised to unplug electrical appliances during lightning.

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