Recently, many places in Guangdong Province have been hit by heavy rainfall, especially the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, and other top high-rise buildings in the world, which have been repeatedly patronized by lightning. We have to wonder why these buildings attract the attention of lightning so much, whether high-rise buildings are really safe, and how can ordinary people protect against lightning disasters?
Recently, thundershowers have ravaged Guangdong, causing people to be highly vigilant. Among them, the Canton Tower, the bright star of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, has been visited by lightning many times, which has sparked heated discussions among the public. According to the video released by the WeChat official account of "Guangdong Weather", the Canton Tower was struck by lightning six times in just one hour, which is jaw-dropping.
In fact, not only the Canton Tower, but also skyscrapers around the world have been baptized by lightning. For example, the Oriental Pearl in Shanghai, the 101 building in Taipei, and the World Trade Center in New York in the United States have all been struck by lightning, leaving a shocking picture.
So why are these tall buildings always the go-to targets for lightning? The taller the building, the easier it is to become a lightning target. Because lightning travels extremely quickly through the air, and the top of a tall building is often the closest to the clouds, it is more likely to be struck by lightning.
However, high-rise buildings are not completely immune to the threat of lightning. In order to protect the safety of the building itself and the people inside, many high-rise buildings will take corresponding lightning protection measures. For example, equipment such as lightning rods, down conductors, and grounding devices are installed to direct current into the ground and avoid damage to the building.
Nevertheless, we still need to be vigilant and take good care of personal protection. During thunderstorms, try not to go out, stay away from tall buildings and metal objects, wear rain gear to avoid getting wet, and close doors and windows to prevent lightning from entering the room.
In short, although high-rise buildings face the threat of lightning, as long as we take protective measures, we can minimize the harm caused by lightning. Let's work together to build a better home!