TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1987//
TI  - Superficial lightning injuries--their "fractal" shape and origin
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - ten Duis, H. J.
A1  - Klasen, H. J.
A1  - Nijsten, M. W.
A1  - Pietronero, L.
SP  - 141
EP  - 146
VL  - 13
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -