Can lightning strike anything?

@May2k8 (18094)
Indonesia
April 9, 2024 4:28am CST
It seems like my router resets itself as a result of lightning hitting the electricity, so I repeatedly have to reset my device so it can connect to the internet. That's why I always check the situation, because very high electromagnetic waves can damage electronic equipment.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2233)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
9 Apr
those devices are sensitive when there is lighting. sorry.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
10 Apr
Yes, I wish that lightning doesn't touch any sensitive paths.
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (2233)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
10 Apr
@May2k8 me too. you never know what will happen.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458584)
• Switzerland
9 Apr
Lightning is very dangerous that, can even reach you indoors if you're in contact with the telephone or plumbing. Telephones, modems, computers, and other electronic devices can be damaged by lightning.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
9 Apr
Even though some say that fiber optic will not be struck, other objects can be conductors.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458584)
• Switzerland
9 Apr
@May2k8 When a fiber optic cable is run to a home, it frequently has metal strength members along its sides. Those are added to make it easy to pull the cable through conduit or trenches. Well, that metal is what will attract lightning.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
9 Apr
@LadyDuck I understand, even lightning can do its work from electricity and if it happens suddenly, of course we can't avoid it.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170164)
• United States
9 Apr
It probably can strike anything but is more attracted to some things than others. Anything tall seems prone to a lightning strike.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
9 Apr
Maybe there are still lightning scars left, I have to find ways how to be completely eliminated.
OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86776)
• United States
9 Apr
Yes it can but not the things it needs to..like some bad people here
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
9 Apr
After several times my router returned to its initial settings, the start was probably caused by a flash of lightning. I need to look into this further, hopefully it's not some bad guy looking to mess with my router.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86776)
• United States
9 Apr
@May2k8 I hope not May..
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
9 Apr
@RebeccasFarm I am still investigating the case
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DianneN
@DianneN (247079)
• United States
22 Apr
Lightning can damage so many things, including electronics. Many years ago it came through the window while my great grandfather was washing his hands at the kitchen sink. It missed him, but burned a long crease in his wooden table.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
23 Apr
This is also a matter of luck, some time ago I heard news of people being struck by lightning in the mountains and it happened to be raining heavily at that time.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18094)
• Indonesia
24 Apr
@DianneN When we hear the sound of lightning, we must immediately look for a safe place.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247079)
• United States
23 Apr
@May2k8 I’m sure. It’s very important to get to a safe place during lightning storms.
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