is it 'cos theres nothing left after the first one??
2007-07-29 10:19:17 · 7 answers · asked by Druid Getafix 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
The statement is partially true. When lightning strikes, the electrons (static) are removed from the ground and the ground becomes neutral. However after an undefined period of time depending on different circumstances, the charge will build up again and lightning will strike again.
2007-07-29 10:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by cableclan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said that got it wrong. Lightning frequently strikes in the same place twice. Modern scientific analysis has proven this.
2007-07-29 17:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brcause many people like to shoot off their pie holes when they don't know what they're talking about . There are many pictures of the Empire State Building showing multiple lightning strikes.
2007-07-29 17:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by Renaissance Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because getting struck by lightning, for most people, is a rare occurance. It's not supposed to be taken literally; it means essentially the same thing as, "opportunity only knocks once."
2007-07-29 19:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just a myth. The same trees often get struck over and over again- especially if they're the tallest thing in the area.
2007-07-29 17:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by dscougar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got struck by lightning once. I don't think it strikes the same place tw...Ouch!!!! Okay, I guess I'm wrong. Dang!!! That hurts!!!
2007-07-29 17:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps this saying is a metaphor meaning the worst is over.
2007-07-29 17:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by MCisEVIL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋