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lightning strikes the highest objects first but it still hits lower objects

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Lightning tends to strike tall objects such as trees, buildings, or towers because they offer an easier path for the electrical discharge to reach the ground. However, lightning can strike the ground directly or move horizontally, so being the tallest object does not guarantee a strike.

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