How far away from a lightning strike would you need to be to be safe if swimming in the sea and it struck?

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How far away from a lightning strike would you need to be to be safe if swimming in the sea and it struck?

2007-01-11 23:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by wolfjoy_uk 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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You're not safe in water either, as the lightning energy can still be transferred to you, so you should get out of the sea if a storm is brewing. If you are sailing, you should ensure that your boat has adequate protection systems.

"Lightning strikes have killed or injured people on the surface more than 30 yards away," says David Schultz of the NSSL

2007-01-11 23:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

If the sea struck what???

2007-01-11 23:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by fire462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

as above

2007-01-13 01:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My advice here is leave the research to others............

2007-01-14 04:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋