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Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic

discharge (spark) accompanied by thunder, which typically occurs

during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms.

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Benjamin franklin conducted a famous experiment called Franklin’s Kite experiment.

Franklin’s experiment successfully showed that lightning was actually static electricity

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1. It can cause fire and shatter buildings resulting in lot of destruction and damage to the property.

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A lightning conductor is fixed on the top of tall

buildings to protect them from damage

due to the lightning

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Do not take shelter under a tree because

trees provide a good conducting

path for the lightning bolt.

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

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Stay away from all types of water bodies because water is an excellent conductor of electricity

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It is safer to use mobile phones and cordless phones during lightning.

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Do not take baths and showers

during storms, as water is an excellent

conductor of electricity.

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Avoid using landline during lightning

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It is advised to unplug

electrical appliances

during lightning.