Will lightning strike on big rock as in Canadian Shield formations?

Subject: Will lightning strike on big rock as in Canadian Shield formations?

Date: Mon Aug 17 18:39:08 2009
Posted by Ron
Grade level: nonaligned School: Crestwood
City: Peterborough State/Province: On Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1250559548.Ph

Message:


We camp on "rock" islands in Canadian Shield country in Ontario, Canada.  Very 
thick granite and some pine trees make up a typical island.  Will lightning 
strike pure rock?  I can't imagine it being a good ground..the trees would be 
more attractive, but under them is likely more rock.  Where are we safe?
iave8@hotmail.com

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