Can lightning strike anything?

@May2k8 (18594)

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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@grenery8 (17622)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

9 Apr 24

those devices are sensitive when there is lighting. sorry.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

10 Apr 24

Yes, I wish that lightning doesn't touch any sensitive paths.

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@grenery8 (17622)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

10 Apr 24

@May2k8 me too. you never know what will happen.

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@LadyDuck (476353)

• Italy

9 Apr 24

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 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Apr 24

Even though some say that fiber optic will not be struck, other objects can be conductors.

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@LadyDuck (476353)

• Italy

9 Apr 24

@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 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Apr 24

@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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@RebeccasFarm (95240)

• Arvada, Colorado

9 Apr 24

Yes it can but not the things it needs to..like some bad people here

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Apr 24

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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@RebeccasFarm (95240)

• Arvada, Colorado

9 Apr 24

@May2k8 I hope not May..

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Apr 24

I am still investigating the case

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@DianneN (247166)

• United States

22 Apr 24

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 (18594)

• Indonesia

23 Apr 24

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 (18594)

• Indonesia

24 Apr 24

@DianneN When we hear the sound of lightning, we must immediately look for a safe place.

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@DianneN (247166)

• United States

23 Apr 24

@May2k8 I’m sure. It’s very important to get to a safe place during lightning storms.

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@thelme55 (77600)

• Germany

5 Jun 24

I think it can. A very dangerous lightning.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

5 Jun 24

Yes, it even caused the internet to be completely paralyzed due to many devices being burned down.

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@Shivram59 (42528)

• India

15 May 24

@May2k8 Yes;your devices may get damaged if you are online in such a weather.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

16 May 24

I haven't had time to replace some of the damaged components so my router still has 40% problems.

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@Shivram59 (42528)

• India

16 May 24

@May2k8 Mine is alright.Working fine.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

16 May 24

@Shivram59 Mine isn't fine, sometimes it can be used all day and most of time it can't read the firmware on router, maybe I'll fix it later when other things are sorted out.

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@snowy22315 (191048)

• United States

9 Apr 24

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 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Apr 24

Maybe there are still lightning scars left, I have to find ways how to be completely eliminated.

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@luisadannointed (7603)

• Philippines

29 May

I guess yes, and it is very dangerous for people and to appliances and mirrors. You don't have a new blog? Hope to read one of your latest blog soon.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

29 May

I barely have time to go online, there's a lot to do outside of that.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

29 May

@luisadannointed yes you are right, so that it can be arranged in an orderly manner

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@luisadannointed (7603)

• Philippines

29 May

@May2k8 No pressure... heehehehe! What important is to always do our priorities first. God bless.

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@jobelbojel (36866)

• Philippines

9 Jun 24

Lightning can damage many things. At home, we unplug appliances to make sure that when lightning hits the electricity, it won't damage any

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

9 Jun 24

We installed anti-lightning pole on our house but because it was rusty it was not functioning properly.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

10 Jun 24

@jobelbojel I will still use it until it cannot be used anymore.

@jobelbojel (36866)

• Philippines

9 Jun 24

@May2k8 What is your plan? Are you going to replace it with one pole?

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@Charlesbronson (977)

• Indonesia

6 Jun 24

As far as I know, lightning cannot strike anything. Only certain objects.

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@May2k8 (18594)

• Indonesia

6 Jun 24

Lightning can target objects that contain electromagnetism.

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@Charlesbronson (977)

• Indonesia

8 Jun 24

@May2k8 Yeah, that's absolutely right..

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