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Understanding and Mitigating Lightning-Induced Electric Field Effects on Humans

The author experienced a thunderstorm on a mountain summit and felt the effects of electric fields on their body. They seek to understand the physics behind their experiences, including the sensation of hair standing up and changes in breathing. The author questions the effectiveness of nearby lightning rod protection and seeks to know the ambient E-field magnitude required to lift human hair noticeably.

Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Meteorology