Thunderstorms ravage New York! The “tallest building in the Western Hemisphere” was instantly exposed when it was struck by lightning

International Center / Reported by Chen Guanyu

The midwestern and southern parts of the United States have recently been hit by tornadoes and severe storms, causing serious damage. Today, even New York’s “tallest building in the Western Hemisphere” One World Trade Center (One World Trade Center) was struck by lightning, instantly lighting up the entire sky. The power is incredible!”.

On the evening of the 1st local time in New York, due to the unstable atmosphere, a “thunderstorm” phenomenon occurred. Photographer Max Guliani captured the moment when lightning struck the One World Trade Center building. The entire sky was instantly illuminated by lightning. The scene was quite spectacular! Immediately after the video was exposed, it went viral on Twitter, with over 3.87 million views, prompting netizens to exclaim, “The power of nature is incredible!”.

One World Trade Center is 1,776 feet (about 541 meters) high. (Photo/Provided by Associated Press)

According to “The Daily Wire” report, the 1,776-foot (about 541-meter) World Trade Center Tower was struck by lightning 189 times from 2015 to 2020, making it the second most lightning-struck building in the United States. Second to the 250 at Chicago’s Willis Tower.

One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. (Photo/Provided by Associated Press)

Alan Reiss, director of World Trade Center construction, has revealed in the past that One World Trade Center can protect the surrounding area from lightning strikes. In addition, the building is also equipped with a lightning protection system, and the roof is also equipped with lightning rods and other facilities. Even if it is struck by lightning, there will be no doubts about its safety.

It is understood that One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the seventh tallest building in the world. It was officially opened in November 2014 and opened its viewing platform in May of the following year, allowing more people to experience The unique scenery of “the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere” looking down.

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