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... this volume, for further discussions of lightning protection. ~ As a final point, we note that the electromagnetic fields that are produced by lightning are now known to be large and to change rapidly; hence, these fields themselves can be deleterious.
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  • electric field
  • electromagnetic field
  • negative charge
  • magnetic field
  • magnetic fields

  • return stroke
  • lightning protection
  • return strokes
  • electromagnetic fields


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