Marshall Space Flight Center is a world-leader in building cutting-edge instruments to study the science of lightning and improve safety. With June 18-24 recognized as National Lightning Safety Awareness Week,
Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Only five states have not recorded a lightning death during that time: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Washington.
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