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Can you be on a train in a thunderstorm?

The simple answer is yes! For the same reason you're safe in a car (with a hard. metal roof) during a lightning storm, you're safe inside. a train.



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Contrary to popular belief, metal does not inherently attract lightning. Instead, height, shape, and isolation are the dominant factors in determining where a lightning bolt strikes. The taller, more pointed, and isolated a structure, the more lightning will be attracted to it.

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