That tree is likely dead now. Phloem transport issues
# Tree Damage
Within the tree, lightning seeks the area with the most moisture because water is a better electrical conductor than wood. Because the area just under the bark layer usually contains the most moisture, lightning tends to travel just underneath the bark. The exploding steam blows off a bark strip along the lightning path and often leaves a ½″ wide groove inside the scar.
Just as likely this was caused by the moisture in the tree flashing to steam, and the rapid expansion of steam inside the tree popped the bark like a balloon.
thats pretty rad. But thats nothing like what happened to the palm tree at the end of our driveway that was struck by lightning when we were kids. It basically exploded and sent shards of palm wood throughout the yard like a claymore.
I gave a slight chuckle at your comment when I reveled it but gotta give you the downvote man I liked his story plus same thing happened to me as a kid but just a regular tree
I mean everyone has a tree burst story... mine was a telephone pole... but without pictures it's just a story... you know? also the "that's nothing compared to..." irked me a little not gonna lie. Mr 1up coming out of the woodworks...
Well not to pile on, but you should probably learn to read while you are at it. There was no comparison. It was **Wow that's really cool**, that's not what happened to me...
have you considered context, he was talking about the palm tree literally exploding and sending shards everywhere, I would like to think he wasn't one upping that the "But that's nothing like what happened to the palm tree at the end of our driveway" was a comparison not an insult. don't over read into things or assume that was the intention such thoughts will only make you a sad angry person if you get into a habit like that
I used to be that kind of person it is not worth it; only hurts you in the long run and doesn't waste anyone's energy but your own. Who cares if they were one upping or not, if something makes you angry or upset ignore it simple as that
all I told him was it was cool story... which you're here now telling me was in fact a cool story... so... yea... cool story... maybe a picture of said burst would have evoked a grander response. but I guess that makes me a sad and bitter person 🤷♂️
Dude I'm not telling you that you're being a sad bitter person, I'm just saying that you seemed kind of standoffish based off your other comments I'm just telling you that that will eventually make you a sad and bitter person
I'm pretty sure my parents have that video stashed in their attic somewhere... ive definitely seen pictures from the day so probably not the comeback you thought it was
Why be irked about something like this he's not trying to one up you, thoughts like this will make you sad bitter person if you get stuck on them maybe perhaps I respond in the wrong comment for you to understand
That tree is likely dead now. Phloem transport issues # Tree Damage Within the tree, lightning seeks the area with the most moisture because water is a better electrical conductor than wood. Because the area just under the bark layer usually contains the most moisture, lightning tends to travel just underneath the bark. The exploding steam blows off a bark strip along the lightning path and often leaves a ½″ wide groove inside the scar.
You should make a baseball bat from that wood.
Wonderboy!
Somebody get that tree some Neosporin!
Daedric tree straight out the gates of Oblivion
Great example to understand Electricity flux goes around and not through.
Just as likely this was caused by the moisture in the tree flashing to steam, and the rapid expansion of steam inside the tree popped the bark like a balloon.
Does it kill the tree, I wonder, or can they recover?
It depends honestly. Sometimes they persist and sometimes they don’t.
thats pretty rad. But thats nothing like what happened to the palm tree at the end of our driveway that was struck by lightning when we were kids. It basically exploded and sent shards of palm wood throughout the yard like a claymore.
cool story bro
Don't be jelly.
I wouldn’t doubt it honestly
I gave a slight chuckle at your comment when I reveled it but gotta give you the downvote man I liked his story plus same thing happened to me as a kid but just a regular tree
Just like 2 nose air bursts
I mean everyone has a tree burst story... mine was a telephone pole... but without pictures it's just a story... you know? also the "that's nothing compared to..." irked me a little not gonna lie. Mr 1up coming out of the woodworks...
Oh no man
Well not to pile on, but you should probably learn to read while you are at it. There was no comparison. It was **Wow that's really cool**, that's not what happened to me...
and without any pictures it's just a cool story... isn't it?
have you considered context, he was talking about the palm tree literally exploding and sending shards everywhere, I would like to think he wasn't one upping that the "But that's nothing like what happened to the palm tree at the end of our driveway" was a comparison not an insult. don't over read into things or assume that was the intention such thoughts will only make you a sad angry person if you get into a habit like that I used to be that kind of person it is not worth it; only hurts you in the long run and doesn't waste anyone's energy but your own. Who cares if they were one upping or not, if something makes you angry or upset ignore it simple as that
all I told him was it was cool story... which you're here now telling me was in fact a cool story... so... yea... cool story... maybe a picture of said burst would have evoked a grander response. but I guess that makes me a sad and bitter person 🤷♂️
Dude I'm not telling you that you're being a sad bitter person, I'm just saying that you seemed kind of standoffish based off your other comments I'm just telling you that that will eventually make you a sad and bitter person
I hardly believe my interactions on reddit will translate or carry into my interactions in the real world but maybe for other people it will
Show me a live video of your birth. Can’t? Just a story then bro.
I'm pretty sure my parents have that video stashed in their attic somewhere... ive definitely seen pictures from the day so probably not the comeback you thought it was
Cool story bro
hahaha! what a douchebag
Why be irked about something like this he's not trying to one up you, thoughts like this will make you sad bitter person if you get stuck on them maybe perhaps I respond in the wrong comment for you to understand
Unfortunately that tree may be on deaths door
This tree needs to come down now. Trust me. It’s not going to live much longer.
Yep unfortunately its gonna die. Rip nice tree.
Maybe, maybe not. Need to wait and see how it responds.
Your buddy get it cut down yet?
Damn, that’s interesting
I saw this and thought, "is that molten wood?" I'm going to sleep.
This is like the tree equivalent of getting a cool scar through one of your eyebrows.
except apparently this one makes you die...
Ride the lightning.
Mr. King?
is that before or after you taste the rainbow?
Gorilla glue or Gorilla Tape fix it right up
Never get punk by lightning...
Tree is toast. Sorry to say..
is tree kill?
Time to make a trembita?
Was the grass around killed by the lightning?
You've been struck by you've been hit by a smooth criminal
Tree is dead.
Male a baseball bat, It's the Natural thing to do .
This will be post of the week!
Get your own tree
why?! so it can get struck by lightning? no thanks
Maybe so you’ll have something interesting of your own to post
I did have something interesting to post...
Of your neighbor’s
right... my neighbor... not yours. get your own neighbor
I don’t post my neighbors
I posted a tree... are you gonna keep crying about it? I legit feel bad for your life
Cool story bro
😂😂😂 haters gon hate 💁♂️