Tree Split In Half By Lightning

The heat and electric sparks can easily start a fire, and the force of the strike can easily split a tree in half. If you see a tree that has been struck by lightning, it is best to stay away from it and call a professional to help assess the damage.

Watch Video captures lightning bolt striking tree, splitting it in half Cameras were rolling at a home in Brandon, Mississippi, when a bolt of lightning struck a tree and split it in half on Saturday, June 10.

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The aftermath of a lightning strike was recently captured in San Bernardino National Forest as a tree burns and then cracks in half.

Dramatic video captured the aftermath of a lightning strike near Big Bear, when a large pine tree caught on fire and split in half. more

A lightning strike blew the bark off the lower section of the trunk and created a split in the main trunk union. Upon further inspection, our experts determined there was no chance to save the tree, so it was removed.

How to Tell If a Tree Was Hit By Lightning? Learn the signs of a lightning strike on a tree, including scorch marks, splintered wood, and dead leaves. This information can help you keep your property safe from lightning damage.

A large pine tree in California dramatically split in half after being hit by lightning over the weekend, authorities said.

Cell phone video captured the moment a tree split in half after it was struck by lightning inside of the San Bernardino National Forest.

A tree was left stripped down to its inner bark or bast after a thundering lightning bolt struck it. A viral video, shared by a Twitter user named The Figen, shows the dramatic, fiery flash that appears to momentarily engulf the tree. The clip later reveals the tree to be split right down the middle the of the bark as a rope separates the strike of the thunderstrike from passersby., Viral