GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lightning rods (and the accompanying protection system) are designed to protect a house or building from a direct lightning strike and, in particular, a lightning-initiated fire.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rods stick atop the highest point of the building, aiming to attract the lightning bolt. Once the bolt strikes, the rod safely channels the millions of volts of energy through copper or aluminum cables around the home and into the ground. Lightning strikes New York City’s World Trade Center on Sept. 13, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -A lightning conductor is a device used to protect buildings from the effect of lightning. A metal rod taller than the building is installed in the walls of the building during its construction. One end of the rod is kept out in the air and the other is buried deep in the ground.

Detailed explanation-4: -Getting a lightning protection system with lightning rods installed. Ensuring your lightning protection system includes whole-home surge protection. Making sure your electronics and appliances are unplugged ahead of possible thunderstorms. 28-Jul-2022