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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Because you will be a smaller target crouching than lying flat. Additionally if you are wearing rubber soled shoes you’ll be better insulated if only your feet are touching the ground and thus less likely to be a conduit for the electricity.

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