What happens when lightning strikes a railroad track?

Subject: What happens when lightning strikes a railroad track?

Date: Wed Jun 4 21:25:44 2008
Posted by Amy
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: self
City: Jacksonville State/Province: FL Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 1212639944.Es

Message:


If lightning were to strike a railroad track, I imagine the track would serve as
a conduit for the electricity -- but for how far?  If someone was touching the
track two miles or so away from the strike, would they be electrocuted?

Thank you!

Re: What happens when lightning strikes a railroad track?

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