Your chances of being struck by lightning are very low. On average, this happens to 1 in 1 million people a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2006 and 2021, this resulted in 444 deaths.
And these are the myths about lightning strikes that many still believe.
Lightning never strikes the same place twice. In fact, objects such as trees or buildings are more likely to be struck by lightning repeatedly. An example is the Empire State Building.
If you get caught in the storm, just bend down. The safest thing to do during a storm is to go to a building where lightning protection devices are installed. Namely, lightning rods and cable conductors. There is no safe place outside during a storm: lightning can theoretically strike any object.
Trees and tents are safe shelters. In fact, 10% of all lightning deaths and injuries in the world are associated with trees. The fact is that lightning can go from the trunk to a person. Instead, take cover in a car or a large building.
Rubber is a lightning shield. It doesn’t really protect against lightning.
Using a mobile phone will attract lightning strike. If you’re using a landline phone, you’re more likely to get an electric shock when lightning strikes.
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Source: Ferra
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