in september 2008 a social studies teacher from perth Austraila Thailand died in a lightning storm in northeast Thailand when a thunderstorm struck a tree near where he and his teaching assistant were standing.Subsequentiy,the assistant died from injuries sustained in the storm. this incident also left one student injured.
The deadly event above shows that you must stay safe if you are caught in lihgtning storm outside.What should you do if you are in this situation?
One thing you can do is stay away from trees because they attract lightning. They are tall and filled with moisture, thus providing a good path for lightning. Another thing is to seek a strong, solid shelter or jump into a car. If it is not available, crouch down on the balls of your feet with your feet close together. Keep your