How to Avoid a Lightning Strike

Emergency Preparedness (Audio) by UCTV

Apr 12, 201800:02:57Science & Medicine

Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for...

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