Question

explain why lightning strikes can be dangerous even when an individual is not directly struck.

Answer 1

when lightning strikes it doesn't just hit and leave the electric charge still exists and can travel through the ground for a decent distance and the charge is still in the air as well

hope this helps if not just let me know

Answer 2

Answer:

Lightning is highly dangerous and it often occurs in association with rainfall. They are unpredictable and contain destructive power. This lightning that occurs is usually comprised of an average lightning bolt of charge about 30,000 amperes. This is equivalent to 100 million volts in terms of electric potential, and they are extremely hot having a temperature of about 30,000°C.  It also sometimes causes a fire.

So, these lightning strikes are very threatening and dangerous, even when an individual is not directly struck by it.