Why do fish not get fried when lightning strikes?
Fish really do get fried if they happen to be in the area of the strike, but because the ocean is vast and lightning is dispersed into the water for only a very short distance, most fish are only stunned. Contrary to what some people believe, salt water is a GOOD conductor of electricity! Every year around 7000-10000 lightnings strike the sea around the world. Advice from Underwriters Laboratories on Lightning Safety during Storms UL advises six steps to avoid being struck by lightning: Go indoors in a large or metal frame building, preferably one which has lightning protection installed 1. Avoid high areas where you will be the highest object. As stated by LPI, UL adds, Crouch down – if you feel a tingling and your hair stands on end, lightning may be about to strike! Immediately crouch down. Do not lie down. Do not place your hands on the ground. Put your hands on your knees 2. Stay off of the lake, the tractor, etc.: lakes, beaches, open water, fishing from a boat or dock, riding go
