How NOT to get struck by lightning

Lightning is incredibly powerful - and can be incredibly dangerous. And it's becoming more common. In this video, Sophia Herod from BBC Weather busts some common myths about lightning. She describes new types of lightning - TLEs - that were only discovered in the 1990s. Sophia also shares what to do if you find yourself in an electrical storm - and crucially - what not to do. Made in partnership with @royalsociety Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Film by Jason Brooks ____________________________ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Visit our website to see all of our videos: bbc.co.uk/ideas #bbcideas #lightning #weather