Since lightening causes problems worldwide why can’t we solve the issue using simple metal poles?
In: Earth Science
We sort of do. Almost all tall structures have lighting rods at the top. They are connected to ground to keep lightning from damaging the building itself. The Empire State Building in NYC gets struck by lighting around 25 times per year.
So we do use these to help with the lightning problem, but having them spaced out over the entire world would be unfeasible. Way too much cost for the protection they may only provide. Lightning doesn’t always strike the tallest thing.
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