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Why should a person not stand under a tree during a thunderstorm?

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Trees are generally taller objects around them. So Lightning current will pass through trees into the earth. But trees are not very good conductors of electricity. So when you go under a tree, current will pass through your body because the human body is a good conductor of electricity.


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