{"id":21174,"date":"2023-11-20T16:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salwo.org\/safe-against-lightning-worldwide-organization\/safe-behaviour-against-lightning\/entender-el-rayo\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T17:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:45:08","slug":"undestanding-lightning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salwo.org\/en\/safe-behaviour-against-lightning\/undestanding-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"Undestanding Lightning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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    \n The destructive capacity <\/h3>\n

    \n Today, lightning is still one of the natural phenomena that causes the greatest amount of material and personal damage, sometimes resulting in death. The destructive capacity of lightning is well known throughout the world, however, in many cases there is a lack of awareness and knowledge to reduce the risks. <\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    \n Dangerous in open spaces <\/h3>\n

    \n Lightning is an atmospheric phenomenon that can strike us in any environment: at home, at work or outdoors. But storms are especially dangerous in open spaces, where we are more exposed. Moreover, a calm, sunny day can turn stormy in a short time. <\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css_animation=”edgtf-element-from-top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n

    It is therefore essential to be aware of the precautions to take in the event of lightning strikes when we are outdoors.<\/h4>\n

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    How lightning forms<\/h2>\n

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    The cloud-induced positive charge on objects on the earth’s surface is particularly evident on metallic objects, sharp-pointed items and well-grounded objects (e.g. trees). Therefore, these objects and items are more likely to become the point of lightning strike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    \n\t01<\/span>Origin of the lightning<\/h4>[vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]Lightning is an electrical discharge that originates from the accumulation of electrical charges in thunderstorm clouds. In most cases, the lower part of the clouds is negatively charged, inducing a positive charge in the earth and the elements above it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” external_img_size=”350×350″ alignment=”center” custom_src=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/impacto.svg”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”]

    \n\t02<\/span>Electric loads<\/h4>[vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]When the electrical load in storm clouds is sufficiently high, the air changes from an almost perfect insulator to a conductive medium, through which the electrical load seeks the most direct path to earth.\u00a0 An ionised channel is then generated in a plasma state through which the electrical load accumulated in the clouds will flow.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/disipacion.svg”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”]

    \n\t03<\/span>Impact and dispersion<\/h4>[vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]Once the lightning strikes the earth, the electric current is dispersed in the ground both at depth and at the surface. This current dissipation depends on the characteristics of the soil: its composition, its strata and its humidity. Due to these characteristics, voltage differences are generated in the ground which can be lethal.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”edgtf-element-from-top” css=”.vc_custom_1701362655757{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n

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    \n Resources for individual protection <\/h3>\n

    \n Everyone can reduce the risk of being struck by lightning through individual behavioural guidelines. This is what SALWO does by providing institutions with free digital resources to help educate people and save lives. <\/p>\n \t \t

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    \n Protection solutions for the industry <\/h3>\n

    \n To protect against lightning strikes, a whole range of professional technological solutions are available, ranging from storm detection to lightning rods of various types, surge protection devices and earthing systems. More information on the professional side of lightning protection can be found at the following link. <\/p>\n \t \t

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