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 It is not common knowledge that a stroke of lightning can reach you from a distance of 10 miles. That’s the distance of 36 Empire State Buildings, stacked on top of each other. Much farther than you can see or hear, but even more dangerous because you can’t. Which makes the value of our Thunderbolt lightning strike detection unit so significant. Alerting you of danger long before the first signs of danger, and warning you when it has become deadly... 36 Empire State Buildings close to you.
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WHEN YOU HEAR THUNDER,
CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY.
A lightning ionization channel is approximately 2 inches wide. Thunder is caused by a collapse of the channel. When you hear it, the danger of that stroke has already passed for you, since it has probably hit nearby. It's the stroke you don't hear that may become a direct hit--and which makes lightning strike detection so critical. |
| Lightning strokes move toward the ground in short segments of several meters. Close to the ground, a riser moves upward to connect with the descending stroke. This isn't always the highest place around you--still another reason why up-front lightning strike detection can make all the difference. |
| Why is lightning strike detection so important? As you can see from the comparison chart below, even a near-miss from a lightning strike carries enough current to cause severe injury or death. |
| Typical household outlet |
10 amps of current |
| Florida electric chair |
2,500 amps of current |
| Typical lightning stroke |
25,000 to 250,000 amps of current |
The most common and dangerous misconception about lightning is when a storm has cleared the area. Clear skies with little or no rain does not mean the area is safe! LIGHTNING STROKES CAN EXTEND 6 TO 10 MILES from the edge of a storm.
Over 30% of all lightning victims are struck before a storm arrives. 60% of all victims are struck after a storm has passed. LIGHTNING STROKES EXTEND FAR BEYOND YOUR ABILITY TO HEAR THE THUNDER. You are still in danger even under a clear sky. Advanced warning through technology is the only defense against the dangers of lightning from an approaching storm.
About 75% of people who are struck by lightning are struck with blue sky overhead! This is because a storm system can generate lightning that can injure or kill even when it is ten miles away.
Every year, about 200 people are killed and 700 people injured by lightning--more than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined.
Thunder Bolt should be standard equipment for anyone at work or play outside, or anyone responsible for those who are.
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All ThunderBolt units include a 45-day money-back guarantee (less shipping) if not satisfied.
ThunderBolt Storm and Lightning Detector: Proudly made in the USA.
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