The most effective way to avoid a lightning strike is to stay in bed

How to Get Struck By Lightning | National Geographic · 4:41 · Video: National Geographic · Watch at the source

In short: National Geographic scientists examine the dangerous mechanics of lightning to explain how to avoid these electrifying encounters. This video explores the essential rules for staying safe during a storm.

The video features scientists explaining the physics of lightning and the specific behaviors that can lead to being struck. While the subject explores how one might encounter a strike, the primary takeaway is a simple safety rule: stay in bed to avoid an extremely electrifying situation.

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