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Thunderstorms/Lightning

Thunderstorms/Lightning. By: Harrison and Edward . In the USA each year about 73 people die from being struck by lightning and also 300 are injured. About 1800 thunderst-orms are creating lightning somewhe-re on earth every minute of everyday.

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Thunderstorms/Lightning

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  1. Thunderstorms/Lightning By: Harrison and Edward

  2. In the USA each year about 73 people die from being struck by lightning and also 300 are injured. • About 1800 thunderst-orms are creating lightning somewhe-re on earth every minute of everyday. • The chance of getting struck by lightning is estimated around 1/700,000. Lightning Facts

  3. What Is a Lightning Rod What Does It Do? • A lightning rod is a device that makes lightning not touch the ground because it could damage structures, trees, people, and animals. • The lightning rod is made of metal and attracts electricity. When the lightning hits the rod it goes through a wire and touches the ground and discharges safely.

  4. What causes thunder and lightning? • Lightning is a burst of light created by electric discharges. • Thunder is created by a rapid expansion in the air. Thunder is also produced by a deep noise by a lighting strike.

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  7. Credits • http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/basics/wlightning.htm • http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-lightning-rod.htm • http://www.theweatherprediction.com/kid_weather_questions/lightning_thunder.html

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