The passengers might be safe, but their underwear is not.
On 8/26/2016 12:09 AM, Alan C wrote:
An amazing catch but I don't agree. The metallic body forms a Faraday Cage so the lightning bolt would pass around (not through) the exterior of the body & then to earth. The passengers would be quite safe. Alan C -----Original Message----- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:01 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Decisive Moment Interesting shot: http://bit.ly/Delta_Plane_Lightning_Strike Comments from the poster, Brian Bledsoe"Delta flight landing in Atlanta this afternoon...The lightning passed through the metal exterior and exited from the right landing gear (clearly visible). No one injured...new pants likely required for most of the passengers " Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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