A lightning flash may interact with humans in several ways. The possible pathways of
interactions are direct strike, side flash, touch voltage, step voltage, subsequent stroke,
connecting leaders and shock waves. The permanent or the temporary injuries that a victim
suffers depend, among other parameters, on the type of interaction through which the body
is exposed to a lightning strike and the path and the strength of the electric current passing
through the body. In addition to the effects of electric current passing through the body …