Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Florida Power and Light tests equipment to withstand lightning, hitting Florida over 40 million times a year.

flag Florida Power and Light is testing equipment to withstand lightning strikes, which hit Florida, the lightning capital of the U.S., about 40 million times annually. flag The lab tests insulators with up to 500,000 volts to ensure they can handle storms. flag Since the 1970s, Florida has seen over 2,000 lightning injuries. flag Experts advise going indoors during thunder and staying there for 30 minutes after the last thunder sound, avoiding electrical devices and plumbing.

22 Articles

Further Reading