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, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

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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