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Lightning protection of buildings - physics

Author: Alain ROUSSEAU

Publication date: July 10, 2020, Review date: November 4, 2021

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2. Impact mechanism and electromechanical model

2.1 Downward lightning impact mechanism

We have already alluded to the impact mechanism, which explains how the exact point to be struck by lightning is decided, in the case of downward lightning strikes, which are the most frequent ( , ). Contrary to popular belief, lightning does not strike an object like Zeus, who aims at his target and throws fire from the sky...

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