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Rare Lightning Strike: Bird Struck Instead of Tree\u2014What Happens When Nature Defies Expectations \u26a1\ud83d\udc26\ud83c\udf33\n

In an unusual and rare event, a lightning strike recently hit a bird instead of the nearby tree it was perched on, leading to questions about the physics behind this bizarre occurrence. While it’s commonly known that lightning tends to strike tall, conductive objects like trees, the story of a bird becoming the lightning’s target challenges our understanding of how these natural phenomena unfold.\n

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The Lightning Strike: A Surprising Twist of Nature\n

Typically, lightning strikes tall structures, such as trees, skyscrapers, or towers, because these objects provide a clear and easy path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground. When lightning strikes a tree, the high voltage can cause the tree to explode or splinter as the electricity travels through the sap and moisture in the tree\u2019s tissues.\n

However, in this rare case, lightning hit a bird that was perched on the tree, instead of the tree itself. The bird, which was likely just a small, unaware part of the scene, became the target of a highly improbable strike. The event has led some to speculate how such a scenario could occur, given the bird’s small size compared to the towering tree.\n

Why Would Lightning Strike a Bird Instead of a Tree?\n

To understand this phenomenon, we need to look at the science of lightning and how it works:\n