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What Happens When a Car is Struck by Lightning?

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McJocelyn
09/07/25 6:42am
When a car is struck by lightning, the instantaneous high voltage may damage the electronic components inside the vehicle, causing the electronic devices to malfunction. A lightning-struck vehicle will show burn marks at the point of impact, and the electrical appliances and related components inside may be damaged. In severe cases, it can even lead to spontaneous combustion. Here are some measures to avoid a car being struck by lightning: 1. Do not make phone calls inside the car: Due to the interference from lightning, the wireless frequency of mobile phones becomes more erratic, which can easily induce lightning strikes and device burnout. 2. Do not turn on electronic devices in the car: During thunderstorms, it is best not to turn on devices such as the radio, GPS, car phone, CD player, or car Bluetooth. When these devices are powered on, the electromagnetic waves they emit can easily attract induced lightning, and the powerful current from the lightning can be conducted into the electronic devices, causing damage or burnout.
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