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Lightning safety: How close do you have to be to get struck?

Each year in the United States, lightning strikes an average of about 300 people. A direct hit by a bolt of lightning kills about 20 people per year. Those who survive a lightning strike – with ...
Bluewin

How lightning strikes are counted—and what has recently been helping with that

Nearly 12,000 lightning strikes were recorded over Switzerland in a single night. Here's how MeteoSchweiz tracks lightning ...
Reader's Digest

10 Weird Facts About Lightning Strikes

When it comes to dramatic weather, lightning is right up there. At that first rumble of thunder, we jump out of pools and scurry off golf courses to avoid coming in contact with a lightning bolt. And ...

If You Hear Thunder, Do Not Rush Home: 3 Evacuation Decisions Based on the Science of Lightning

PM on October 19, 2026 Disaster prevention decisions to protect your life—criteria for acting before you hesitateIf you are ...
Orlando Sentinel

Florida is a major lightning danger zone. Here’s how to stay safe from strikes

South Florida is in the heart of rainy season, and that means plenty of storm — as well as more lightning. A lot more. Florida consistently leads the nation in lightning strike density, as in strikes ...