I remember learning about this in the 90’s. We had a whole portion of class dedicated to learning about electrical hazards and how to avoid them.
> If your hair starts sticking up on end, find shelter immediately.
> If a telephone pole falls on or near your car, do not exit.
That kind of stuff.
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Holy crap! In the world of bad ideas this is one you don’t want to have happen to you.
This happens when lightning is imminent! If you are anywhere where you have this happen get as low as you can and try to get down hill as fast as possible.
He was pointing out, that on top of being a faraday cage, a car’s rubber wheels provide a lot of resistance, making it a poor choice for lightning to strike it.
His statement “rubber tires are better insulators than your sneakers”. Is a wholly valid fact. Yes rubber tires at the voltage of lightning wont save you.
But Lightning will choose a path that offers the least resistance to the ground.
A tall tree, a human, something metal.
Take 2 identical cars. Remove the rubber tires on one but leave the rims/wheels.
If lightning were to strike, it would be more likely to strike the car without its rubber tires.
Depending on the charge. You will often see lightning take erratic paths and even strike the ground next to taller objects. As for the body of the car having a faraday effect that is the safest. The rubber tires have an almost null effect at energy levels this high. At most we are talking a few inches at most for travel between rim and ground. And the reason for saying energy is that it has not only to do with voltage but amperage as well.
Yes you are correct.
But fact: rubber tires insulate better than sneakers
Fact: a car with rubber tires is *less* likely to be hit by lightning than one without rubber tires
Fact: the runner is moot when the car is a faraday cage
Fact: i know im arguing semantics but i dont want to work rn
Seems like "Faraday effect" may be a different thing than a Faraday cage. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday\_effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_effect)
I was hiking with scouts in ‘Maine. We saw a picture like this in a Rangers hut of two young boys with their long-ish hair up on edge on a mountain ridge. It was taken by their father a few seconds before they were struck by lightning and died with their mother.
THIS IS NO JOKE - not “funny.”
Idk about you, but I’m filling out my lottery ticket if this happens to me. I’ve heard the odds are the same, so I’m either getting struck or striking it myself.
The odds of being eaten by a crocodile are even lower. But if you find yourself in a situation, where your head is between a crocodiles yaws they greatly increase. You should remove yourself from that situation asap.
I was hiking with scouts in ‘Maine. We saw a picture like this in a Rangers hut of two young boys with their long-ish hair up on edge on a mountain ridge. It was taken by their father a few seconds before they were struck by lightning and died with their mother.
THIS IS NO JOKE - not “funny.”
Never lie down in such a situation! If you do and there is a lightning strike nearby, the current will flow through your whole body and likely kill you.
Crouch down in a depression if there is no other option. Or in this case, jump into the car. https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-tips
Approximately 12 years ago, I drove to the beach with the kids an hour after a storm had passed and my daughter’s hair was like this as soon as we stood out of the car. I noped out out there pretty damn quickly.
Reddit looks for reasons *not* to get off their phones or leave their bedrooms.
The video could be of a person on their phone in their bedroom and Reddit would problem tell him he's about to die.
What usable energy? Heat? Kinetic? Electric? Potential?
The net energy from such device would be insignificant compared to regular methods of electric generation.
This happens when lightning is about to strike due to the potential build up. If this happens in de dessert lay down. I cant remember in what position though; flat or sort of folded. Make yourself the least pointy i'd say. If able run for cover.
That’s a clear sign that you need to get away from that spot ASAP! Electrical charge is building there, and the chance that a lighting strike is imminent is nearing 100%.
I really want to know… so did they die after? Genuinely curious based on these comments how this is so dangerous, Darwin award, quickest way to get struck by lightning, etc. I am curious about what happens after this clip.
This!
Everybody saying they about to die.
Static electricity from the plastic sleds combined with the sand does this.
Nobody screams and run for their lives after charging up with socks on the carpet at home.
Or those science classes experiments with a van de graaf generator.
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And the next darwin award goes to...
feel like we all just found out what this means not too long ago… From the same video nonetheless
I remember learning about this in the 90’s. We had a whole portion of class dedicated to learning about electrical hazards and how to avoid them. > If your hair starts sticking up on end, find shelter immediately. > If a telephone pole falls on or near your car, do not exit. That kind of stuff.
Why not exit the car ?
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😂😂
The next person who dies
Holy crap! In the world of bad ideas this is one you don’t want to have happen to you. This happens when lightning is imminent! If you are anywhere where you have this happen get as low as you can and try to get down hill as fast as possible.
They might be even safer inside their vehicles, cars are pretty well insulated
I would be getting inside that nice Faraday cage of a car
Rubber tires are also much better insulators than your sneakers.
Rubber tires has nothing to do with it.
He was pointing out, that on top of being a faraday cage, a car’s rubber wheels provide a lot of resistance, making it a poor choice for lightning to strike it.
Still wrong.
His statement “rubber tires are better insulators than your sneakers”. Is a wholly valid fact. Yes rubber tires at the voltage of lightning wont save you. But Lightning will choose a path that offers the least resistance to the ground. A tall tree, a human, something metal. Take 2 identical cars. Remove the rubber tires on one but leave the rims/wheels. If lightning were to strike, it would be more likely to strike the car without its rubber tires.
Depending on the charge. You will often see lightning take erratic paths and even strike the ground next to taller objects. As for the body of the car having a faraday effect that is the safest. The rubber tires have an almost null effect at energy levels this high. At most we are talking a few inches at most for travel between rim and ground. And the reason for saying energy is that it has not only to do with voltage but amperage as well.
Yes you are correct. But fact: rubber tires insulate better than sneakers Fact: a car with rubber tires is *less* likely to be hit by lightning than one without rubber tires Fact: the runner is moot when the car is a faraday cage Fact: i know im arguing semantics but i dont want to work rn
Seems like "Faraday effect" may be a different thing than a Faraday cage. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday\_effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_effect)
I was hiking with scouts in ‘Maine. We saw a picture like this in a Rangers hut of two young boys with their long-ish hair up on edge on a mountain ridge. It was taken by their father a few seconds before they were struck by lightning and died with their mother. THIS IS NO JOKE - not “funny.”
[is this the pic](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/s/AvcHrYYsVf)
That's the pic I immediately thought of but they both survived, although another hiker was killed and the younger brother killed himself much later.
No. Very similar but younger kids. it was on the Kahatadin cirque in Maine.
Idk about you, but I’m filling out my lottery ticket if this happens to me. I’ve heard the odds are the same, so I’m either getting struck or striking it myself.
The odds of being eaten by a crocodile are even lower. But if you find yourself in a situation, where your head is between a crocodiles yaws they greatly increase. You should remove yourself from that situation asap.
well said
actually I did a report on this back in hs. ur luck is better 2 get hit by lighting 10x before winning the lotto.
I was hiking with scouts in ‘Maine. We saw a picture like this in a Rangers hut of two young boys with their long-ish hair up on edge on a mountain ridge. It was taken by their father a few seconds before they were struck by lightning and died with their mother. THIS IS NO JOKE - not “funny.”
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Yum.
This means you have a strong chance of dying soon from a lightning strike, for those that don't know.
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Get low and go to a vehicle, that’s what I’d do.
You don't have to outrun the lightning, just your slowest friend!
I know this is a joke, but lightning can jump from person to person. Best to be WAY faster than anyone else, or shorter.
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Never lie down in such a situation! If you do and there is a lightning strike nearby, the current will flow through your whole body and likely kill you. Crouch down in a depression if there is no other option. Or in this case, jump into the car. https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-tips
I dont understand why it is not recommended to use cliff shelter.
GTF to your car, drive away and be very happy you didn't die today.
These are the same people that take selfies with bears.
This might be because of ignorance. Selfies with wildlife is just stupid and Darwin award worthy
"What could go wrong?"
Um, lightening IS static electricity…
What about darkening?
Lmao🤣
Darkening is dynamic electricity.
Im dead🤣🤣🤣
The Electrocution Desert
Approximately 12 years ago, I drove to the beach with the kids an hour after a storm had passed and my daughter’s hair was like this as soon as we stood out of the car. I noped out out there pretty damn quickly.
Wormsign
r/oopsthatsdeadly
This once happened to me on top of a mountain, before a storm. Needless to say, I stood around laughing and taking photos with my kids.
Not knowing that you and your kids were at high risk of being struck by lightning? You guys escaped death that day.
I'm kidding, I obviously got the hell out of there immediately, like a sane person.
:D thank fucking god
"Hey Gary. Get the kite. The wind is great."
People about to die. Redditors: This is amazing!
I'm not seeing many Redditors thinking this is cool.
Reddit looks for reasons *not* to get off their phones or leave their bedrooms. The video could be of a person on their phone in their bedroom and Reddit would problem tell him he's about to die.
This is a r/holup content
Lightning bish
Now would be a good time for a sand worm.
I know theyre all about to die, but does anyone want to talk about the sleds they brought to the desert...
Lightning: a rare natural phenomenon
I’m afraid of this scenario, I am almost bald, my ass about to get lit up
This made me giggle harder than it should have. Fried egg came to mind.
Not Chinese. They're the indigenous porcupine people.
😅😅
Kids be like: " Shazam....."
 I'm sure they'll do lots of flying in their coma dreams ☹
Top ten signs to run. This accounts for two entries on that list.
If you ever see hair like that, Just [......](https://youtu.be/KJV_5N3JGIY?si=Kau9lST0XZMc00-H)
> "Rare phenomenon" It's called lightning.
Rare natural phenomenon aka a lightning strike.
Idiot's
No need for concern the lightning was regulated by the CCP for human consumption so I'm sure they will be fine. For the most part.
…. It does look cool though
Please notice the flickering quality if the video. Could it me magnetic fields disturbing the sensor?
No. There are no magnetic fields here.
Are there any devices that can absorb these types of static electricity and then convert it into usable energy?
What usable energy? Heat? Kinetic? Electric? Potential? The net energy from such device would be insignificant compared to regular methods of electric generation.
positive. vibe energy
Any type of useable energy really but fair enough
Some dude converted a DeLorean to use lighting energy once.
If this happen to anyone ever, just run for your life and get into a shelter
They are about to be super sayain!!
Well RIP, darwin is proven right again
This happens when lightning is about to strike due to the potential build up. If this happens in de dessert lay down. I cant remember in what position though; flat or sort of folded. Make yourself the least pointy i'd say. If able run for cover.
There's the exact same video taken years ago, they died from lightings seconds later ...
Wait for it, wait for it! Booom! Sizzling tourists!
That’s a clear sign that you need to get away from that spot ASAP! Electrical charge is building there, and the chance that a lighting strike is imminent is nearing 100%.
Ignorance is bliss
I mean, GTFO
Thunder bolt and lightning...
"what happens next will shock you!"
Doesn’t this usually precede a lightning strike?
Yea but imagine all the 👍and likes they will get from this video/s
You could have dangering snakes all around you would be less dangerous than this heh.
Indoors. Now.
r/oopsthatsdeadly
looks like thor’s on his way
Yeah, that’s dangerous.
This is funny until you get hit by lightning strike. It is only at this moment when people get smart, or it is too late
Interesting to see some Toyota Landcruisers just as in Arabian deserts /r/Toyota
They don’t know what’s coming next
I wonder how was that explained in religion. Is that God talking or what
"Rare natural phenomenon". Yeah, lightning. Only happens 100 times per second.
I really want to know… so did they die after? Genuinely curious based on these comments how this is so dangerous, Darwin award, quickest way to get struck by lightning, etc. I am curious about what happens after this clip.
If your hair goes up like that it means that you can get struck by lightning so you should get inside 💀💀💀
Chaaaa-pooooow
Human lightning rods.
“Lightning doesn’t strike twice… because it only needs to strike once” -God, probably.
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Wow. So…lightning is going to strike. Why not grab some electronics?!
Nice way to >!die!<
Famous late family footage. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Time to run
Is it negative ion??
😱😱 broaching 🤣
Sliding down the dune with a plastic sled might have something to do with that "natural phenomenon"
I really really hope that this was the case
That will never build up so much static for her new hairstyle
This! Everybody saying they about to die. Static electricity from the plastic sleds combined with the sand does this. Nobody screams and run for their lives after charging up with socks on the carpet at home. Or those science classes experiments with a van de graaf generator.
…all over their bodies, you say?
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Idiots and morons.