2006-06-21 16:44:48 · 5 answers · asked by hippygirl44102 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
During an electrical storm, all objects in the area send up streamers. The first object whose streamer connects with the streamer from the clouds will complete the circuit and the discharge or lightning bolt will flash. Usually, the tallest & most conductive object will be the one whose streamer wins the prize of the electifying experience. So, if there are tall buildings in the area, then a tree has a lesser chance. If it is forest or woods area, then the first tree whose streamer gets there has the best odds. Just don't stand close to the tree if it is a pine tree. When piine sap is instantly heated, it rapidly expands and causes the tree to explode.
2006-06-21 16:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say around 35% chance lightlin just lands anywhere so it might be higher but there isnt that may cases of trees being hit. if they do most times damage isnt that effective.
2006-06-21 16:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im from az and we dont get much weather but sun. when we get lighting storms if you go on your roof you can watch them hit the ground its wicked. look on the internet about arizona lighting its cool.
2006-06-21 19:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by kidmccloud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats pretty random. Dpends on the place, if its in a forest, pretty likely, If it's in the dessert, probably not to likely.
2006-06-21 16:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by Pugmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remote
2006-06-21 16:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋