Lightning is a very familiar word to us. Generally, lightning refers to the flash of light in the sky. Lightning is one of the most terrifying natural phenomena known to man. However, there is no end to people's curiosity and interest in this terrible thunderbolt.
Today we will know some unknown and wonderful facts about lightning.
Fact-1: Lightning occurs when the air is cool in humid and hot weather. As water vapor condenses into clouds, it generates a lot of electrical charge. One part of this charge is positive and one part is negatively charged.
Fact-2: Where is the most lightning in the world? Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela has the highest number of thunderstorms. There are an average of 140-160 lightning strikes in this place every year.
Fact-3: There is a possibility of damage to plants due to lightning. A lightning strike is so strong that if it falls on a tree, the tree is mostly destroyed.
Fact-4: A study has shown that there is a risk of lightning due to the movement of helicopters. The helicopter collects a kind of negative charge while flying in its own way. Therefore, if a helicopter moves through a positively charged space in the atmosphere, it is thought to be likely to cause lightning.
Fact-5:
Lightning is a very common and well-known phenomenon in our nature. On an average, this lightning strikes the sky 3 million times a day around the world, which is 44 times per second.
Fact-6:
The number of deaths due to lightning is increasing day by day. If people had taken refuge in safety as soon as lightning started, the death rate would have been much lower. According to experts, once upon a time there were many big trees in our village. Those trees would take lightning on their own bodies. Now that there are no big trees like this, lightning is falling directly in the open and many people are losing their lives.
Fact-7 :
A lightning strike generates one billion to ten billion joules of energy on land. With the same amount of energy generated by a lightning strike, a family can consume electricity for 18-20 years.
Fact-8:
According to an American survey, lightning can kill only 1 person out of an average of 12,000 people, a very insignificant number. Yet, there are probably no people who are not afraid of lightning. It is normal to be afraid of lightning, at least everyone has a responsibility to protect themselves.
Fact-9:
Lightning is very hot. Wherever lightning strikes, the air in that place is heated for about a second, about the same as the sun.
Fact-10:
The idea that there will be thunderstorms only when it rains or storms is unfounded. There may be thunderstorms in addition to rain. This type of thunderstorm is often referred to as "dry thunderstorms" in the United States.
The last word
Lightning never comes with a forecast. Therefore, during storms and rains, everyone should follow the rules and take shelter in a safe place. In this case, a building or a paved building can be your safe haven. At this time it is better to stay away from tall plants and power lines.
When lightning strikes in an open space, sit down and read. But remember, do not lie down under any circumstances. If someone is injured by lightning, he should be taken to the hospital immediately. Hopefully, the above information about lightning will come in handy. In conclusion, it is necessary for everyone to have first aid training.
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