In the Transcarpathian region told how to avoid becoming a victim of lightning during a thunderstorm?
Summer heatwave in Ukraine alternates with thunderstorms – typical atmospheric phenomenon warm seasons. The most dangerous during a thunderstorm is lightning discharges, whose temperature can exceed 30,000 degrees Celsius – This is about 5 times more than the paceture on the surface of the sun. On average lightning discharge extends at a speed of over 190,000 km / s, and its length is 4.3 km. According to statistics, every year in the world from a lightning strike killed up to 3,000 people. In connection ’ Transcarpathian connection with the rescue once again remind citizens of the rules of safe behavior in a storm. During a thunderstorm, In case you're at home, close all windows and doors. In the building should not be a stretch, like a magnet that attracts fireball. Stay away from electrical antennas, cables – they draw level. If you are outdoors, avoid tall trees, metal fences, walls, and there are trees. If you areI'm in the woods, do not hide from the storm on the hill. Find the lowest tree standing nearby. Buried under the single high tree life threatening. In no case do not run and do not swim. Pay attention to the area if the trees traces of lightning hit, hence the soil around a high conductivity of electricity and lightning would ’ isthere constantly. Oak, poplar, pine and spruce are most vulnerable to discharges electricity, the least – willow, maple and shrubs. If you were in the field, look deeper into the ground. It should be dry – wet ground more conductive. If there are no dry hollow, dwell in the wet ground, but did not go to a full grownt. If you found the storm while walking on a bike or motorcycle, immediately stop – it is dangerous. When you're in the car, the danger does not threaten you. But do not forget to remove all metal surfaces antenna with machines that can attract digits. Add ’ Yatai: all electrical devices, including mobile phones, is St.oyeridnymy receivers for ball lightning. So in any case do not use them during a storm, instead of immediately turn off. Be reasonable! Protect yourself, your family and friends! In DSNS Ukraine in the Transcarpathian regionSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/