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What Happens When You're Struck By Lightning?

The chances of being struck by lightning are about 1 in a million. What exactly is lightning and what happens if it hits you?

By Amy Shira Teitel

And Aneeta Akhurst

And Crystal Dilworth

And Ian O'Neill

And Jackie Koppell

And Julia Wilde

And Julian Huguet

And Lissette Padilla

And Matt Morales

And Trace Dominguez

And Will Poor

Published On 09/14/2016

9:00 AM EDT

What Happens When You're Struck By Lightning?

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How Stuff Works: What If I Were Struck By Lightning?

NASA: Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity Research

The Washington Post: Ten Shocking Things That Can Happen If You Are Struck By Lightning

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