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Lightning rods? #381635

Asked January 10, 2017, 3:52 PM EST

Do lightning rods protect a house in open country plains?

Alfalfa County Oklahoma

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According to this 2012 Texas A&M article, yes they do. http://today.tamu.edu/2012/02/29/lighting-rods-work-says-expert/

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 18, 2017, 11:55 AM EST

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Lightning rods? #381635

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