The Shocking Details of River Lightning
Is it true that lightning can’t strike in the Grand Canyon? How far can lightning travel through water? If it does strike, where is the safest place to be? This episode explores lightning from scientific and risk management perspectives. Grounding theory through personal narratives and best practices, this episode is a tool for any river runner’s stormy trips.
The River Radius Podcast · John Belz, John Gookin, NOAA, NOLS, WRMC, University of Utah, Samara Rosen
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Show Notes
Is it true that lightning can’t strike in the Grand Canyon? How far can lightning travel through water? If it does strike, where is the safest place to be? This episode explores lightning from scientific and risk management perspectives. Grounding theory through personal narratives and best practices, this episode is a tool for any river runner’s stormy trips.
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GUESTS
LAURA HARRIS
John Belz's Undergraduate Seminar Power Point (it loads but real slow, and its super cool)
Video: "ROCKET-TRIGGERED LIGHTNING" from University of Florida
JOHN GOOKIN, NOLS, NOAA
John Gookin's book, "LIGHTNING"
John Gookin's research paper, "BACKCOUNTRY LIGHTNING RISK MANAGEMENT"
John Gookin's NOAA Brochure
RESOURCES
Lightning Safety Brochure: https://www.weather.gov/media/owlie/backcountry_lightning.pdf
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