Why can’t we direct lightening to specific spots using tall poles or something similar?

Question

Since lightening causes problems worldwide why can’t we solve the issue using simple metal poles?

In: Earth Science

Answer 1

Do you…do you mean like a *lightning rod?* We’ve been using lightning rods to deflect strikes for centuries; it’s one of the more famous inventions of Benjamin Franklin (though he wasn’t the only one to do it).