Ticino Mistico

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Apr 062015
 

Ticino is the Italian flair of Switzerland, its sun-trap, a region also known for thunderstorms. The lovely landscape transforms into a mystical scenery and the city of Lugano suddenly looks like Rio de Janeiro. Wind draws bizarre reflections on the water surface of the lakes, while lightnings strike the clouds. After this storm the sky clears up fast, a new day awakes with a splendid sunrise at the Monte Rosa (Pink Mountain). The images have been taken at Serpiano, Sighignola, Ronco sopra Ascona, Monti di Motti, Monte Gambarogno, Monte Brè and Gotthard. Many thanks to Michael Gertschen (michaelgertschen.ch) for composing the beautiful soundtrack for this movie.

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Ticino Mistico

 

How a Lightning Rod Works

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Jun 042013
 

Capital LightningThe lightning rod, which Benjamin Franklin invented in 1749, is a metal pole mounted atop a building that draws lightning’s electrical charge away from the structure.

The rod is attached to an aluminum or copper cable that’s connected to an underground conductive grid. This allows the electricity to dissipate harmlessly.

Because lightning tends to strike the tallest object in the vicinity, lightning rods must be taller than any buildings or other objects in the area.

If installed properly, a lightning rod will carry a lightning bolt’s electrical charge through the path of least resistance along the cable into the ground, reducing the risk of fire or heat damage from the strike.

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Random Riddle: 5-1-2013

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May 012013
 

A volcano.

Hold your mouse over for the answer.

My thunder comes before the lightning.
My lightning comes before the clouds.
My clouds come after the rain.
My rain dries all the land it touches.

What am I?