The only significant effect is crackles and bangs audible on car radios and TV interference. As many as 42 repeat lightning strokes have been recorded as forming one discharge, giving lightning its flickering effect. What we are seeing is a number of different strokes, all taking slightly different paths. Even where no obvious damage has occurred, the life of electronic equipment can be significantly reduced following a lightning surge. Failure of equipment may not happen immediately but may take months to happen.
Lightning is one of the leading weather-related cause of deaths and injuries.
Psychological effects of lightning incidents include memory loss, depression, headaches, confusion and inability to work. Facts About Telematic Products Process plants are very exposed to surges induced by lightning or power switching, which can cause local voltages to soar relative to other parts of the installation, stressing power and interface components and possibly halting the facility. Telematic provides that surge and lightning protection. When lightning strikes, power surges, static spikes, and other building power problems hit, work grinds to a halt, communications collapse, and alarm systems fail. Our accreditation to the internationally recognised quality standard ISO 9001 is proof of our dedication to fighting this type of disaster.