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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I am having a hard time understanding all of this.
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Most of what is written was omtroduced taught in elementary school science. But something significantly new is rarely understood until at least a third reread. At least that is what I have always found. Anything understood in a first reading was already known or not worth reading.
What does lightning seek? Earth ground. That elementary school science concept underlies every paragraph.
When structure damage was unacceptable, then lightning rods (as Ben Franklin demonstrated in 1752) were earthed. Nobody but a homeowner can answer 'hey or nay'. Especially since critical details (ie fear, depth of pockets) are only known to or must be learned by a homeowner. Most 'fun' (just like a casino) is to do nothing.
Another way to learn this stuff. Go fly a kite. It worked for Franklin.