Book 30, Question 48 · Video
Why should you leave the water when thunder rumbles?
Lightning can strike water and travel through it for a distance. Boats and swimmers are tall targets in open water. If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to be dangerous. Get out of the water, away from the shore, into a building or a car with a hard roof. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before returning.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why should you leave the water when thunder rumbles?
The Big Idea
Thunder means it's time to leave the water! Lightning is dangerous. Why?
Lightning Travels
Step one: Lightning Travels. Lightning can strike water and travel through it for a distance. Boats and swimmers are tall targets in open water.
Hear Thunder
Step two: Hear Thunder. If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to be dangerous. Get out of the water and away from the shore.
Safe Places
Step three: Safe Places. Go into a building or a car with a hard roof. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Means danger. Leave the water. Building or car. Then return.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Lightning can strike the ground miles away from where the storm is. Thunder means get out. Find shelter fast. Wait 30 minutes.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Talk with your family about thunder. Choose where you'll go if you hear it. Write the plan down. Practice walking to the safe place. How long will you wait?
Outro
If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to be dangerous, because it can strike water and travel through it. Get out, away from shore, into a building or hard-roofed car, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!