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Lightning: A Novel

Drawn from the life of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors of his time,
Lightning is a captivating tale of one man’s curious fascination with the marvels of science.

Hailed by the Washington Post as “the most distinctive voice of his generation,” Echenoz traces the notable career of Gregor, a precocious young engineer from Eastern Europe, who travels across the Atlantic at the age of twenty-eight to work alongside Thomas Edison, with whom he later holds a long-lasting riva

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Question by Joseph B: Why does lightning tend to strike the highest thing in the vicinity?
I know they say that lightning typically strikes the highest thing in the area, but why does this occur? They say not to stand underneath a tree, for example, because they have a higher likelihood of being struck by lightning. But why would lightning be attracted to something like a tree? It is not a conductor of electricity, the same way metals and a human body (which contains mostly salt water) does. It seems like if I was lightning, I would prefer to hit a metal object or a human before a tree, even if the tree was bigger than the human. Can somebody please explain? Thanks.

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Answer by mommounknown
Most things are a better conductor than air, so the lighting is trying to ground itself as fast as possible, so is searches for any object that will allow it to travel through it faster than air. This is the highest object in the vicinity because its the closest and allows the lighting to leave the air medium.

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Question by fmrebaf@sbcglobal.net: What is the purpose of a lightning rod attached to the roofline of a building?
Ben Franklin and his devotees have been selling lightning rods for decades. Please tell me as to how a one inch stranded alluminum cable can safely conduct millions of amperes of current [in a lightning bolt] to a ground rod connected to a lightning rod fastened to the ridgeline of a standard frame dwelling?
I maintain that it cannot!
I maintain that the lightning rod is designed to
{ disperse, dispense, discharge, emanate, release, drain-off } static electrical charges to the overhead clouds, thereby equalizing the potential difference between storm clouds and the surface of the earth in a localized area. When this balance exists, there is much less chance of a discharge in both directions between earth and clouds.
If you disagree, please state your case in this matter. I’ll listen:

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Answer by Doc8
Prevents the lightening from setting the building on fire. We ground a lot of things such as antennas. It is a common practice.

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This massive clear air bolt (cloud-to-ground lightning bolt) hit about 200-250m away from our location. Here in Darwin, Australia these bolts can leap 15-20km away from the main storm striking a dry area surrounding the storm. You don’t see me in the frame for good reason as I was in my car! :OA photo was captured using a Canon 1DMark IV and lightning trigger made by Stepping Stone Products, LLC – www.lightningtrigger.com Photo can be seen here: www.flickr.com The bolt hits near the base of the tree as a large puff of dust can be seen after the initial strike! Thanks to Jacci for providing some foreground entertainment!

Chicago Lightning


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Square Enix Final Fantasy XIII-2: Play Arts Kai: Lightning Action Figure

• Imported from Japan
• Play Arts Kai figures are an improved version of Square Enix’s Play Arts figures, with larger scale, more articulation and additional parts
• Based on the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII-2 video game
• Detailed sculpt taken directly from Square Enix’s CGI designs
• Stands 8 1/4″ tall

Imported from Japan. Square Enix’s Play Arts ~Kai~ figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts, these are their finest action figure yet. Based on Final Fantasy XIII-2, this figure of Lightning, the mysteriously missing hero of Final Fantasy XIII, stands 8 1/4″ tall and features a detailed sculpt taken directly from Square Enix’s CGI designs. Window box packagin

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RW Clutch Brake Levers for Buell S1 Lightning 97 98 X1 98 99 00 01 02 SBR

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RoomMates RMK1582GM Disney Pixar Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Peel & Stick Giant Wall Decal

• Assembled size – 31.5″ wide x 16″ high
• Easy to apply – just peel and stick!
• Applies to any smooth surface
• Removable and repositionable with no sticky residue
• Peel & stick product made in the USA

Bring the excitement of Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 and the World Grand Prix into any room with these giant wall decals! Featuring everyone’s favorite racer, Lightning McQueen, these stickers are the perfect choice of decor for any Cars 2 fan. Each element is removable and repositionable, and can be applied to any smooth surface. Your walls will never be boring again! For more Cars 2 action, pair this set with the matching wall decals, or any of our Cars wallpaper designs.

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Question by Y: What is the difference in getting hit by a lightning and being struck by a lightning?
What is the difference in getting hit by a lightning and being struck by a lightning?

Also: Is it lightning the correct word?

Should I say I wish I could get hit by a lightning or I could be struck with a lightning?

By the way, it is not a wish is a poem. So stop any stupid answer about it, thanks.

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Answer by star24
I haven’t been hit by lighting so I wouldn’t know.

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A few nice lightning images I found:

Lightning


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Moon and Lightning


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