Lightning is caused due to the heavy electric discharge from
the clouds to the earth. If lightning is not controlled, it can cause
heavy damage to life and property. Hence, protective measures are of utmost importance during lightning strikes. Interiors of buildings are safe places
to protect ourselves from lightning strikes. Taking shelter in
interiors and not staying in open areas is one of the best measures you
can take. You should not take shelter under trees when in the open, or
go to an open area if outside. If you are in a vehicle, you should not
come out of it; you should also close the doors and windows of the
vehicle.
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Tall buildings are provided with lightning rods. A lightning rod a metal rod
that is erected at the top of a building. It is connected to a thick
metallic plate, made of a good conducting material like copper and
buried under the earth, through a thick copper wire. If lightning
is likely to strike the building, it is attracted by the lightning
rod, and the electrical discharge is transferred through the wire to
the ground. Thus, it keeps the building safe. |
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