This week is about lightning safety, and we're here to shed some light on this powerful natural phenomenon. Did you know that…Fact 1 of 5…A lightning bolt often exceeds 6 miles (10km) in length and rarely comes vertically to earth. Learn more about this fact, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/gf7S2eDy #LightningSafety #WeatherSafety #NationalLightningSafetyAwarenessWeek
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This week is about lightning safety, and we're here to shed some light on this powerful natural phenomenon. Did you know that…Fact 1 of 5…A lightning bolt often exceeds 6 miles (10km) in length and rarely comes vertically to earth. Learn more about this fact, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/gf7S2eDy #LightningSafety #WeatherSafety #NationalLightningSafetyAwarenessWeek
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Does lightning strike from the sky down or the ground up?⚡️The answer is both, depending on the type of lightning. There are three main types: cloud-to-cloud (CC), cloud-to-ground (CG), and intra-cloud (IC) lightning. Cloud-to-ground lightning originates from the sky, but the visible part actually comes from the ground up. Tall structures like sky scrapers, wind turbines, and TV antennas can trigger upward lightning discharges, like the ones seen here. A typical CG flash sends an invisible path of negative electricity toward the ground. As opposites attract, tall objects on the ground often send out a positive upward streamer. When these paths connect, a return stroke races back up, creating the visible flash. This process happens so quickly that we only see the final flash. It's fascinating to see⚡️in suuuuper slow motion!
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On a step-down transformer arcing horn are found on the primary side connections (bushings). When a high voltage event (i.e., lightning) occurs the air in the air gap breaks down (ionizes), and the energy arcs to earth. Arcing horns are used as protection against overvoltage mainly due to lightning.
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Unraveling the Impact of Lightning Strikes Lightning strikes, a natural phenomenon of immense power, occur when electrical discharge from thunderstorms finds a path to the ground. These strikes can manifest in various forms, from cloud-to-ground bolts that directly hit structures or people to intra-cloud or cloud-to-cloud lightning that illuminates the sky with breathtaking displays. Each year, lightning strikes cause significant damage, from fires ign... [...] #impactoflightningstrikes >>> Support Our News Site by reading full article in the link below... https://lnkd.in/dKPuuBkX
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Did you know? Lightning can heat the air to temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat can cause significant damage to electrical systems and structures. DEHN’s advanced surge and lightning protection solutions safeguard your home and business against nature’s most powerful forces. #DEHN #LightningProtection #SurgeProtection #ProtectionSolutions
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Never use suspended scaffolds in high winds or storms. Wind can drive platforms into walls, and wire ropes attract lightning. If winds exceed 25 MPH or the weather looks dicey, stay grounded. Safety comes before schedules. #JobsiteSafety #EmployeeSafety #HealthyJobsite
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From lightning strikes to mechanical malfunctions, we unpack the leading causes of turbine fires. Watch the video below to find out more. 📰 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/gDYyB_xQ #fireprotection #fireprevention #firesafety #firesafetytraining #fireprotectionsystems
