How To Survive a Lightning Strike

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By Tess Pennington

If you hear thunder, chances are, lightning isn’t far behind. Lightning strikes can occur on a seemingly clear day and as far as 10 miles away. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), you have a 1 in 3,000 chance of being struck by lightning in your lifetime. One lightning bolt carries 15 million volts of electricity and while this type of weather-related injury is low, it can still cause painful injury and even death.

Many survivors of lightning strikes are left with debilitating injuries that could change them forever. Some injuries include electrical burns, deafness, brain injuries, memory loss, …read more

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