Is it true that lightning can’t strike in the Grand Canyon? How far can lightning travel through water? If it does strike, where is the safest place to be? This episode explores lightning from scientific and risk management perspectives. Grounding theory through personal narratives and best practices, this episode is a tool for any river runner’s stormy trips. ADVERTISING SPONSORSAmerican WhitewaterDown River EquipmentRaftopia at Down River Equipment GUESTSLAURA HARRIS JOHN BELZ, UNIVERSITY OF UTAHJohn Belz's Undergraduate Seminar Power Point (it loads but real slow, and its super cool)Video:  "ROCKET-TRIGGERED LIGHTNING" from University of Florida JOHN GOOKIN, NOLS, NOAAJohn Gookin's book, "LIGHTNING"John Gookin's research paper, "BACKCOUNTRY LIGHTNING RISK MANAGEMENT"John Gookin's NOAA Brochure RESOURCESLightning Safety Brochure: https://www.weather.gov/media/owlie/backcountry_lightning.pdf