Lightning Never Strikes Twice: Debunked
0A common misconception is that lightning never strikes the same place twice. This myth likely arose from the idea that lightning is a rare and random event, making it seem improbable that the same location would be struck more than once.
In reality, lightning can and does strike the same place multiple times. Tall, isolated, and conductive structures, like skyscrapers, radio towers, and trees, are particularly prone to repeated lightning strikes. For example, the Empire State Building in New York City is struck by lightning about 25 times per year.
Lightning occurs when there is a buildup of electrical energy in the atmosphere, and it seeks the path of least resistance to the ground. This means that objects with the characteristics mentioned above are more likely to be struck, regardless of whether they have been struck before.
In conclusion, the belief that lightning never strikes the same place twice is a misconception. Lightning can and does hit the same location multiple times, especially if that location provides an easy path for the electrical discharge. #debunked #lightning #shorts