Eli5 How do lightening rods work?

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I understand that they attract lightening so that something else doesn’t get hit. I get that part. But, how does all of the lightening energy still not hurt the roof via the rod?

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Lightning rods conduct lightning to ground safely. This keeps the lightning from starting a fire while going through a less super conductor, like wood or wet stone.

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