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All About Lightning
by
Sharayah Pranger
It's hotter than the sun, impossibly fast, and extremely dangerous. But what IS it?
http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-Lightning
id=6980631 - Apr 03, 2012
Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod
by
William Waterway
From kite to lightning rod. How Benjamin Franklin's invention saved scores of lives and buildings, while removing Satan from thunder and lightning.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Benjamin-Franklins-Lightning-Rod
id=7423834 - Dec 14, 2012
Lightning Strikes - Tips To Keep Your Family and House Safe
by
Toni Grundstrom
On average, lightning kills more people per year than tornadoes. Strikes can occur many miles from the base of a thunderstorm, even without rain - and even with the sun shining! Listening for approaching thunder is a good idea - unless you are the target of the first flash. You can't dodge a lightning strike; and you will never see or hear the one which hits you.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lightning-Strikes---Tips-To-Keep-Your-Family-and-House-Safe
id=1021912 - Mar 03, 2008
Staying Safe When There's Lightning Around
by
Graham McClung
Lightning is responsible for more weather fatalities than any other weather event apart from floods. Yet most lightning casualties are avoidable. Find out when lightning strikes, how to avoid it, and what to do if someone is struck. Be safe, and enjoy the show.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Staying-Safe-When-Theres-Lightning-Around
id=25589 - Apr 07, 2005
Lightning Damages and Protection Practices
by
Trang Bui
Around the world, lightning strikes the ground about 100 times each second, or 8 million times a day and the damages caused by lightning strikes are very severe. However, lightning safety has been little studied and less practiced. A disciplined and systematic approach to lightning safety may result in better management of the hazard and reduced costs.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lightning-Damages-and-Protection-Practices
id=4534174 - Jun 23, 2010
What Causes Tank Battery Fires? Lightning Explained and 5 Lightning and Static Scenarios
by
Benjamin Hearst
An explanation of the lightning phenomenon and why so many production and disposal oil and gas tank batteries are being lost to lightning and static. Five different tank battery lightning and static scenarios are explained.
http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Causes-Tank-Battery-Fires?-Lightning-Explained-and-5-Lightning-and-Static-Scenarios
id=7352429 - Oct 26, 2012
Tips for Taking Great Lightning Photos
by
Ziv Haparnas
Lightning photos are very dramatic. The contrast between the night darkness and the lightning brightness results in very powerful photos. In this article we will provide you with a few tips and guidelines for successfully taking lightning photos.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-for-Taking-Great-Lightning-Photos
id=181919 - Apr 19, 2006
Lightning Protection in a Flash
by
Benjamin Hearst
Is it just lightning rods connected to conductor going to ground? In short, yes, but there is a complete science to lightning protection.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lightning-Protection-in-a-Flash
id=6457768 - Jul 29, 2011
Importance Of Lightning Protection System
by
Ricy Chacko
Each year, thousands of homes and other properties are damaged or destroyed by lightning A lightning protection system does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for controlling it and preventing damage. Steeplejack is a world leader in lightning and surge protection products for the protection of electrical equipment and systems.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-Of-Lightning-Protection-System
id=832256 - Nov 13, 2007
Who Needs Lightning Protection?
by
Benjamin Hearst
There is a lot about lightning we do not know. Lightning strikes are random and not completely understood. What we do know may help you to determine if your home or business is a good candidate for lightning protection.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Needs-Lightning-Protection?