Why should I squat instead of laying flat on the ground during a thunderstorm?

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Why should I squat instead of laying flat on the ground during a thunderstorm?

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Adding to the excellent answers already given – this is why four-legged animals (cows, horses, sheep) are so badly affected by nearby lightning strikes. There will always be a ground potential difference between their fore and hind legs, and the heart is on that path.

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