Getting expunge by lightning might seem like one of those impossible things more or less relegate to the humanity of dialect , but the truth of the thing is thatit ’s a lot more likelythan we ’d want to believe . So just in compositor’s case , The Art of Manlinesshas created this ready to hand little infographic on how to maximise your chance of survival should lightning in reality hit .
Which is all well and good , but none of this is of much usage if you have no theme what to look for pre - electric - touchdown . So what are the mark of an imminent strike?According to the Art of Manliness :
Use the 30/30 Rule : If , after seeing lightning , you ca n’t count to 30 before hearing big H , get inside a construction or car . Do n’t go outside until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder …
If you ’re caught outside and see sign that a lightning rap is imminent ( your hair fend on end , your tegument tingles , you hear a buzzing , clicking , hissing , or cracking speech sound , or see metal objects let out a soft , downcast - white gleam ) or you simply conceive you ’re in danger , immediately assume the situation above to increase your chance of surviving , should the lightning strike you directly , or close to you .
Additionally , it ’s a upright idea to stick around as humble as potential and , ideally , take book binding under a impenetrable ontogenesis of not - too - high trees . Tall , set-apart object though ( be they trees or magnetic pole ) should be avoided at all monetary value . And to all you Ben Franklin wannabes — well , permit ’s just say we recommend getting your affairs in order first . [ The Art of ManlinessviaDigg ]
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