Author: Elise Schultz
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Create your own miniature tornado!
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Ever wondered what it’s like to see a tornado up close? While we don’t recommend chasing real tornadoes, you can capture the physics of a “twister” right in the palm of your hand using just two bottles and a connector. Whether you’ve just picked up a tornado tube at our…
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Fortifying Your Home: A Guide to Lightning Protection
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Your home is your sanctuary during a thunderstorm. But while it provides great protection, it’s not untouchable to lightning’s power. A direct strike can cause significant damage to your home’s structure and electronics. But, with a few proactive measures, you can dramatically reduce your risk. The Role of Lightning Protection…
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The Aftermath: Medical Effects from a Lightning Strike
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A lightning strike can have a devastating and wide-ranging impact on the human body, affecting multiple systems and leading to long-term health issues. While a strike is often thought of as an instant event, the electrical current, heat, and shockwave can cause a variety of injuries, from superficial burns to…
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Lightning Safety Indoors
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“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!” But once indoors, what actions do we take to remain safe?
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A Simply Shocking Story: Lightning’s history from divine power to daring experiments.
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For most of human history, lightning was shrouded in mystery and superstition. Ancient civilizations attributed its raw power to gods and goddesses – Zeus hurled thunderbolts from Mount Olympus; Thor wielded his mighty hammer. These powerful mythical deities reflected humanity’s awe and fear of an unexplained force of nature. Early…
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week Overview
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“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!” Don’t let thunderstorms catch you unprepared. Get simple, live-saving tips that can keep you and your family safe during this National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. June 22 – 28, 2025 is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week National Lightning Safety Awareness is an annual campaign dedicated…