Do power substations receive more lightening strikes that other structures?

Subject: Do power substations receive more lightening strikes that other structures?

Date: Sun Apr 16 20:00:57 2000
Posted by Julie Helinski
Grade level: grad (science) School: Central Michigan Univ. (MSA Degree)and Devils Lake Golf Course (owner)
City: Manitou Beach State/Province: Michigan Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 955933257.Ph

Message:


A power company would like to erect a substation approximately 400 feet 
from the 12th tee on our golf course.  They are looking for a variance 
because they need a minimum of 5 acres, however, they only have 
approximately 2 acres.  We have several concerns about this substation, 
including our the potential increased risk or injury or death to our 
customers.

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