Viral Video: Fierce lightning hits the Eiffel Tower in Paris, yet there is no damage; Know what is the reason
Dark clouds thundering in the sky of Paris and sudden flashes of lightning… When nature shows its fierce form, the courage of even the good people gets shaken. A recent video of the Eiffel Tower going viral on social media is also depicting a similar horrifying scene. But is there any threat to this precious heritage of the world due to this celestial disaster? Let us know the whole truth behind this scary scene.
In the video, a sudden bright glow is seen amidst the dark clouds. Within seconds, lightning is seen falling directly on the 330 meter high tower. This sight surprised people. However, experts say there is no need to panic; The Eiffel Tower has been specially designed to withstand such lightning incidents.
Lightning strikes 5 to 10 times a year
According to experts, lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower 5 to 10 times every year. Its height is the main reason for this. Lightning often strikes the tallest metal structure because it provides the easiest path to the ground.
Why is there no harm?
The Eiffel Tower works on the principle of Faraday Cage. This means that the metal structure acts as a shield and transmits the entire electric current through the iron structure directly to the ground. As a result, there is no danger to the people inside the tower. The tower is also equipped with a modern ‘surge protection system’, which protects elevators, lighting, communication systems and other electronic equipment.
The Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning on Saturday
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Are towers turned off when struck by lightning?
Parts of the tower may be closed for safety during severe storms or high winds. However, it is very rare for a tower to be damaged by lightning alone.
Why are such incidents increasing?
There is currently a period of extreme heat and tremendous storms going on in Western Europe. Scientists say that due to high moisture level in hot air, storms form faster. So, even though this sight seen in Paris may seem scary, from an engineering point of view, the Eiffel Tower is considered one of the safest buildings in the world in case of a lightning strike.
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