What happens when lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower?
Summary
The Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning several times a year but is designed to handle it safely. During a recent heatwave in northern Europe, including France, a thunderstorm brought lightning strikes to the tower, causing people nearby to seek shelter.Key Facts
- Northern Europe experienced a heatwave, with some countries hitting 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
- France saw cooler air from the Atlantic and a thunderstorm that lasted over an hour.
- The Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning during this storm.
- The tower is designed to safely conduct lightning strikes without damage.
- Gustave Eiffel intended the tower to act as a lightning conductor and scientific station since its construction in 1889.
- The company France Paratonnerres handles the lightning protection for the tower.
- People were at the restaurant terraces and observation decks when lightning struck, but the tower is safe during storms.
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