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Comment How lightning is made (Score 1) 47

I recall an explanation of charge separation in clouds when waterdrops would form a thin layer of ice which would shatter in tiny pieces. This would leave a charged waterdrop behind. The ice fragments and the waterdrop would move at very different speeds and this would lead to separation of charge.

I wonder if those water drops have the right charge for corrosion.

Comment the math bit (Score 2) 90

it is possible to calculate the total amount of radiation she was exposed to, and to map that to tables that link radiation exposure to risk of cancer and death.

The tables can probably be challenged - I recall indications that the risks of long term low intensity exposure were overrated. But regardless of that, there will be a question of 'how high does the number for risk of getting cancer have to be before the judge decides the state has to pay compensation?

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