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What happens when lightning strikes a metal roof? What is a Lightning Prone Region? Probability takes into consideration a variety of factors including: Location Topography: Lightning is attracted to the highest object in the area so buildings on elevated sites such as hilltops have an increased probability of lightning strikes.
Building Height: Again lightning is attracted to the highest point in the strike zone so the tallest building, relative to any nearby structures, has the highest strike risk. Conversely, the smaller buildings in the zone enjoy some protection and have reduced risk.
Building Surface Area: Naturally large buildings with more roof surface area provide a larger target so lightning strike risk rises. Geographic Region: Thunderstorm frequency varies from region to region with an average , in the U. All thunderstorms have lightning and a storm is considered severe when it contains one or more elements including hail of 1" in size or greater, winds gusting to Next steps links: Learn more about protecting your home against lightning damage.
Myth 2 — Lightning only strikes the tallest objects. Myth 3 — If you're stuck in a thunderstorm, being under a tree is better than no shelter at all. Myth 4 — If you don't see rain or clouds, you're safe. Myth 5 — A car's rubber tires will protect you from lightning Myth 6 — If you're outside in a storm, lie flat on the ground. Myth 7 — If you touch a lightning victim, you'll be electrocuted.
Myth 8 — Wearing metal on your body attracts lightning. Myth 9 — A house will always keep you safe from lightning. Myth 10 — Surge suppressors can protect a home against lightning.
Inside a hard-top metal vehicle is very safe. It may blow a tire or break a windshield — especially the back windshield because of the defoggers — or destroy the electronics in the car. But the people inside are safe. In , a year-old woman was killed at a Louisiana music festival while taking shelter from a storm in her tent. Besides, he said, lightning can arc very easily. Even if you had electricity-blocking soles on your shoes, the lightning could just jump around it.
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That steel roofs are in fact, less dangerous when struck by lightning, even without a grounded lightning rod. To ensure the highest standard in safety, the rod is designed to draw all the negative charge of electricity from the building. The rod ingenuously draws all electricity to itself and transfers it to a system of cables, made up of copper or aluminum wire, so that the building is protected from the intense surge of electricity.
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