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After being caught in a thunderstorm on a lake, I was wondering how deep I'd have to be to not be effected, and popped off an Email to NOAA.
Here's their answer:
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Subject: Re: [Fwd: From Weather.gov]
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:16:35 -0400
From: <email removed to prevent spamming NOAA>
When a cloud-to-ground flash strikes water, it spreads mainly over the
top of the water. It travels outward from the strike point on the order
of tens of meters. Its effects can also travel downward up to 10 meters.
Here's their answer:
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Subject: Re: [Fwd: From Weather.gov]
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:16:35 -0400
From: <email removed to prevent spamming NOAA>
When a cloud-to-ground flash strikes water, it spreads mainly over the
top of the water. It travels outward from the strike point on the order
of tens of meters. Its effects can also travel downward up to 10 meters.