Would You Brave a Stormy Cliff Walk?

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The discussion centers on the dilemma of whether to continue walking on a high cliff during a thunderstorm or to seek shelter. Participants express varying views on trusting nature versus taking precautions. One perspective suggests that lightning is more likely to strike high ground, advocating for finding lower ground instead of hiding. Another viewpoint emphasizes the importance of seeking shelter, arguing that staying behind a bush can significantly reduce the risk of being struck by lightning. The conversation also questions the rationale of being on a cliff during such dangerous weather conditions, highlighting the inherent risks involved. Overall, the dialogue reflects a mix of trust in nature and caution in the face of natural dangers.
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if u were walkin on a high cliff full of thunderous thunderstorms/lightning,would u take a chance and walk on;or would u try to hide your silly self?
 
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I would trust nature. That is, I would look for low ground and trust that the lightning is most likely to strike the high ground.
 
I would go golfiing. Or fly a kite attached to a key.

If you hide behind a bush instead of continuing to walk, your odds of being struck by lighting are drastically reduced, right?

Always trust nature, no matter what. Nature would never let one of its creatures die.
 
I don't trust nature. I'd hide until it passed.

But then again, why would I be on a cliff during a thunderstorm? :bugeye:
 
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