@article{ref1,
title="Superficial lightning injuries--their "fractal" shape and origin",
journal="Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries",
year="1987",
author="ten Duis, H. J. and Klasen, H. J. and Nijsten, M. W. and Pietronero, L.",
volume="13",
number="2",
pages="141-146",
abstract="The origin of superficial lightning burns was studied. A recently developed mathematical model was invoked to identify fern-shaped burns as 'so-called' fractals. On the basis of this model and discharge experiments, we conclude that 'fractal burns' are caused by surface discharges of a positive polarity. The recognition of such burns can help to elucidate the type and mechanism of the lightning strike.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0305-4179",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}