Nothing more suitable to carry an electric charge to ground than a Ponderosa pine. I know of at least two trees in the neighborhood that carry the scar of a lightning strike, but this particular specimen appears to be of recent vintage. I am rather surprised that the electricity didn't go down the pole that is to the immediate right, but the tree was probably taller (I don't recall). And if you're curious as to why there are absolutely no branches interrupting that straight run down the trunk, you can thank the electric company, whose arborists lop off all branches that might possibly interfere with the power lines.
Happy Thanksgiving, GJ.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us all delightful posts on the Tri City area and beyond.
Just a few more days and then the Courthouse Lighting! :)
~Anon in AV.
How long will you be in town? Do you have my phone #? Certainly hope we can share a fancy coffee at The Raven or Wild Iris.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of trees that have been hit - a friend has one in her yard *whew*
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