It is noted that the legendary building was not damaged as a result of the disaster. It is securely grounded.
During bad weather, a powerful lightning thundered over the Statue of Liberty in New York, striking the torch of the symbol of American freedom. TimeOut reported this.
Eyewitnesses watched the unexpected event and enthusiastically shared their impressions on social networks. Photos and videos from the scene quickly spread, showing the dramatic impact of lightning striking the torch.
Fortunately, there was no damage to the Statue of Liberty as a result of the impact, as it was reliably grounded. According to the Parks Department of the state capital, the statue regularly acts as a lightning rod and is adapted to such incidents.
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Earlier it was reported that in Sydney (Australia) the main runway at the airport was damaged due to a lightning strike.
Lightning strikes the tallest skyscraper in the world
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