Lightning can be divided into cloud flash, cloud flash and cloud flash, among which cloud flash is the most common. Cloud-to-ground lightning is a discharge between the cloud and the ground, and the lightning-related information discussed by most people usually refers to cloud-to-ground lightning.
The most dangerous form of cloud lightning is probably positive lightning. Positive lightning is characterized by large current and long duration, which is generated from the top of the cloud to the ground, usually by a single cloud or a slender thunderstorm cloud. Because positive lightning has stronger current and higher energy, the damage to objects or human bodies will also increase.
No matter what type of lightning, in order to protect yourself from lightning damage, it is recommended to take the following preventive measures in thunderstorm weather:
1. Try to avoid outdoor activities, especially in areas vulnerable to lightning such as mountains, rivers or watersides.
2. Look for a safe indoor shelter from rain, and don't stay in a metal structure building, a room with big windows, an open-air carport or an open-air umbrella pavilion and other places that are prone to lightning strikes.
3. If there is no safe indoor shelter, you can choose to squat down, try to shrink your body and stay away from tall objects, such as trees and telephone poles.
4. Avoid using wired telephones, indoor piping equipment, computers and other outdoor grounding equipment.
Don't go near water, such as swimming pools, lakes or oceans, because water can conduct electricity.
Please remember that lightning is a very dangerous natural phenomenon, and it is very important to follow safety precautions. For specific lightning consultation or more detailed safety suggestions, it is recommended to seek help from the local meteorological department or relevant professional institutions.