i see lots of people going down the rainbow river in thunder and lightning storms. I know they should get off the river, but they don't. So I would really like to know what would happen if lightning struke near them.
2007-08-30 13:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Will let you know when it happens.
2007-08-30 13:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by sv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- A near miss would yield no results (the most likely result).
- A perfect hit could kill them.
- A hit with a connecting stream of water would burn them a the very least (the least likely result).
If the river was stuck by lighting then the people and creatures in it would also get hit by lightning, but it would be a diffuse grounded out charge that traveled across a wide path of the river and they may only feel some tingling. If they are in a rubber or plastic boat they would be insulated and totally safe.
Still if they had wet clothing on and are taller than the river water the lightning could go for them striking and possibly killing them. Once again if they are in an insulated boat or raft the lightning would prefer to go into the water rather than hit them, however, a stream of water could be a problem. If you pee on an electric fence then you can get shocked. If there is a stream of water connecting anyone in the life raft, say a large wave, with the river then they could very well be in for the shock of a lifetime.
2007-08-30 13:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would assume you would feel a little tingle depending on how far away from the strike you are. the farther away the less pain and shock. if you are anywhere near it you would be in some massive pain. but lightning doesnt typically strike rivers. their not high enough.
2007-08-30 13:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightning takes the path of least Resistance to the ground.If you're not hit directly and you're in a fiberglass, wooden, or rubber boat you probably wouldn't be affected at all.
2007-08-30 14:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by jesbud51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it strikes them there is a high percentage they will die. If it strikes near them there are too many variables to know what would happen.
2007-08-30 13:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if the lightening strikes the water or if it strikes the shore.
2007-08-30 13:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Felix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fry Float!!!!!
2007-08-30 13:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by SgtMoto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋