2006-12-14 02:21:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
There is some studies that have linked cancer in young children with living close to power lines. The magnetic field, not the electric field being the issue. I haven't ever seen absolute proof of this and, of course the power companies dispute it.
Wanna risk it?
2006-12-14 08:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Poor one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"They say" no, but you never know. Electricity running through a wire generates a magnetic field around it. How much that will affect you is probably in dispute. Personally I couldn't stand the buzzing noise.
If you are thinking about buying a house that is near high tension wires don't. People's fear of it will hurt your resale regardless of whether they are dangerous or not.
2006-12-14 15:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you climb the tower or the lines fall down and you go near them
2006-12-14 02:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no danger from the electrical aspect, but watch out if a line structure falls on you
2006-12-14 05:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by landlubber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is often believed that high tension lines cause cancer.
2006-12-14 03:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by Baphomet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some crazy magnetic fields and RF interference....
2006-12-14 06:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by B W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋