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The Shocking Details of River Lightning

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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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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.
ADVERTISING SPONSORS
American Whitewater
Down River Equipment
Raftopia at Down River Equipment

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

THE RIVER RADIUS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Apple Podcast

Spotify

Link Tree

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