Surge and Lightning

Damage to Electronics and Specialty Claims

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Which month is NOT one of the top months for lightning to occur?

 

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ANSWER: MAY

Though May has a higher chance for lightning than in winter or fall months, summer months are when lightning is more likely to occur. Thunderstorms need moisture and convective instability to occur. This happens most often in the summer and in Southern states.

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High voltage surge failures require replacements.

 

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ANSWER: FALSE

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Lightning has to be present for a high voltage surge impact to occur. 

 

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ANSWER: FALSE

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Which state has the highest lightning frequency?

 

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ANSWER: TEXAS

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5-10 times as many flashes remain in the cloud instead of travelling to the ground.

 

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ANSWER: TRUE

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What percentage of claims StrikeCheck assessed had direct lightning as the actual cause of loss?

 
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ANSWER: 2%

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