Does metal or water increase the chances of you being struck by lightning?

Question

Does metal or water increase the chances of you being struck by lightning?

Answer 1

yup they are both electricity conductors

Answer 2

Yes, they are good conductors of electricty

Answer 3

Well that would depend, usually lightning will strike a very tall thing. That is why most large buildings will have lightning rods on the top so the lightning will hit the rod and go straight to the ground. However, if you were on a very large hill, or the highest point of the area, even without a metal rod, you will be more likely to be struck by lightning, the metal however will just attract lightning. I believe water really wouldn't make a huge difference

Answer 4

h**l yea, cuz theyre both good conductors

Answer 5

Metal does not attract lightning, but is a prime conductor, as is water. Taller objects may have a higher possibility of a strike, but where lightning is concerned, the strike path is not predictable.

Answer 6

its the stuff in the water and metal that give its chances of being struck by lightning

Answer 7

in some case,s it can.

Answer 8

I am unsire about the water but I know metal does increase the chance of getting struck by lightening; If you have any type of metal on you or if your umbrella has a metal tip your chances are extremely high.  best thing to do is remain indoors during a lightening and thunder storm.  If you happened to be outside get into an open area and duck your head between your knees and cover your ears; make sure when you are ducked down make sure you are on a tip toe position.

Answer 9

Definitely. Both metal and water conduct electricity. Therefore, when there's an electrical storm avoid being out on a lake and drop metal tools, golf clubs, etc.. The safest places to be are in a car or a strong building, but don't speak on phones or take a shower!

Answer 10

Yes. As does height. Like holding an umbrella above your head on a golf course - if you are the highest point, you're a prime target for lightning.

It's because the metal is a good conductor of electricity and you are connecting the metal to the ground. Same with water... it conducts the electricity better than the dirt, etc.

Answer 11

Unless your willing to stand out in the open with a 20' metal pole, your chances of being hit by lightning are pretty much, Wrong place at the Wrong time! Lightning strikes the ground Through the AIR, which is one of the the least conductive elements out there ! When + and - charges build up to the point of discharge, and you are on that spot, It won't matter if you are wearing a rubber suit, You are Toast!!