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Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Learn more about thunderstorms, lightning and lightning safety during Lightning Safety Awareness Week, hosted by the U.S. National Weather Service.
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Lightning Safety for Mariners
Lightning causes more injury and death than tornadoes in the United States and mariners have significant risk of being struck by lightning.
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Faraday Cages and Lightning Safety
An enclosed metal shell acting as a Faraday cage can offer protection from lightning and other electrical effects.
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Leaving the Trailhead Early
Getting an early start allows you to take your time hiking - and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
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Lightning Safety
On average, lightning strikes almost 300 people each year in the United States and kills almost a third of those struck, with most survivors suffering lifelong injuries.
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Lightning Safety Tips
Lightning season is starting, and it helps to be reminded of how to stay safe from strikes. Here is a quick primer of lightning safety tips.
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Summer Storm Safety
Summer can mean furocious rain and violent storms for many parts of the country and the world. Summer also happens to be the busiest driving season of the years. Here’s how to keep safe if Mother Nature surprises you this summer.
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Flash and Rumble
When you see a bright flash and hear a low rumble, you can be sure a thunderstorm is on the way. How do you know how close it is? How many volts does one volt of lightning carry? What should you do when a thunderstorm strikes? Find the answers to all of these questions right here.
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Frightning Lightning
It’s one thing to study the raw power of lighting. It’s quite another to witness it up-close and personal. Experience the near-miss of a lightning expert.
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Understanding the Faraday Cage
A Faraday cage is an enclosed conducting shell that shields its interior from strong electric fields and electromagnetic waves.
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Weather Conditions Affect Sports
Adverse weather conditions can have a powerful effect on how sports are played or if they are played at all. Wind, rain, fog and snow affect outdoor sports like football.
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Beach Safety for Kids
Your ocean vacation should be full of fun and adventure and free from accidents. Be prepared for dangers from the water, sand and sun, and practice beach safety.
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My Night of Florida Fun
Planning a trip to Florida? Here's a little of what you can expect during the infamous "rainy" season.
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