It is said that lightning falls on snake. Is it true?
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It is a myth that lightning falls on a snake. It has an equal possibility of striking any object, however the possibility increases when the concerned object is tall and pointy; Example-Tall buildings.
Lightning is a natural phenomenon and is produced in thunderclouds which carry electric charges. The lower portion of the clouds carries negative charges and upper portions carry positive charge. When the charges accumulate, the electric field strength overpowers the air’s insulating property, resulting in an electrical discharge (a flash of lightning). Water droplets present in the air adds to the conductive property of air.
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It is a myth that lightning falls on a snake. It has an equal possibility of striking any object, however the possibility increases when the concerned object is tall and pointy; Example-Tall buildings.
Lightning is a natural phenomenon and is produced in thunderclouds which carry electric charges. The lower portion of the clouds carries negative charges and upper portions carry positive charge. When the charges accumulate, the electric field strength overpowers the air’s insulating property, resulting in an electrical discharge (a flash of lightning). Water droplets present in the air adds to the conductive property of air.
Regards