Inside Out

[Mrs Glockrunner]

I guess conditions have to be perfect for it to happen this way.

https://www.wimp.com/tree-struck-by-lightning-burns-from-the-inside-out/

[janice6]

1 hour ago, Mrs Glockrunner said:

I guess conditions have to be perfect for it to happen this way.

https://www.wimp.com/tree-struck-by-lightning-burns-from-the-inside-out/

The heat from the tremendous current traveling through the sap "usually" causes a steam explosion, blowing the tree apart.

If, however, the core of the tree is dry enough, the heat will cause it to burn instead.  Yes, unusual.

[Historian]

Wow.   That is interesting.  I didn't know that could happen.  I thought it was steam and maybe some burn.

[Mrs Glockrunner]

That would be wicked to witness in person.

[janice6]

One day I was in Minneapolis and stopped at a stop sign.  Lightning struck an old Oak on the diagonal corner and split it down the middle.

For  moment I wasn't sure if I needed new underwear.  Yes, it's quite startling.

[janice6]

Side note:  there are various intensity lightning bolts.

Most common is 10,000 Amps. (approximately)

Next is a stronger group at 100,000 Amps. (approximately)

Last is called a "Super Bolt", at over 100,000 Amps. (approximately)

[Mrs Glockrunner]

Years ago I was sitting in the living room watching a thunderstorm pass over us.  Just then a bolt hit a tree across the street.  I, too, thought I might need to change the underwear.  Bark was flying everywhere, and it was LOUD!  Don't want to be that close (or closer) to lightening again.

[Historian]

Hit a stop sign next to my patrol car.   Maybe 20 ft.

I thought it was a bomb.

[Swampfox762]

I'll just say I've had a couple "lightning experiences"...while up on a 45 ft pole on my hooks.  Back in the day of course.  Nobody does that crap now days.  They get cell phone advisory's.  Who'd have thunk it?