If you are caught outdoors during a thunderstorm and cannot find immediate substantial shelter, which of the following actions is safest?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Crouching low to the ground with your feet together and hands on your knees (often called the 'lightning position') reduces your contact with the ground and makes you less of a target. Lying flat increases your contact with the ground, and tall trees attract lightning. Running in an open field prolongs your exposure.