[Phys-L] Re: Lightning Blows Hole in Windshield, Rubber Tires Saved Driver

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

At 01:01 PM 5/7/2005, you wrote:
> <http://www.local6.com/weather/4459460/detail.html>
>
> I'm not so sure about the state police explanation.
>
> Comments?
>
> Scott
> *******************************************
> Scott Goelzer

As far as I know, injury from lightning strikes on cars
is rare.   It is quite rare to hear of a windshield blow out even.

The Faraday cage effect is apparently rather effective.


Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!
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