Lightning strike? how far does lightning travel when it hits the ocean, and does it kill all the

Question

how far does lightning travel when it hits the ocean, and does it kill all the fish i the area it hits?

Answer 1

it depends on the area, think about ti a poll full of people and lighting stricks it, everybody will be boilied,lol, but its different with the ocean, the lighting doesn't shcok tha whole water cause its to big, but it only strikes the top of the water, and the electricy is carried on top

Answer 2

The immediate area gets the hit but that energy is dissipated rather fast.

Answer 3

Yes it can kill the fish and animals in the immediate area...lightening strikes boats often too and can strike a person in a boat, swimming or on the beach...