How to Avoid the Dangers of Lightning

by National Athletic Training Association

American Football Monthly July 2001 Issue OnlineLightning storms are among our environment\'s most spectacular displays. How many times have you caught yourself drawn to the window - or even outside - to watch Mother Nature\'s fireworks?

Opportunities are plentiful. According to the National Lightning Detection Network, 27 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occurred in 1997.

But disregarding the dangers of lightning is perilous. When those hazards are overlooked during a sporting event or other outdoor activity, t
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