The CN tower in Toronto, completed 40 years ago, is hit by lightning about 75 times a year. Fortunately, the nearly 1500 ft. high structure has a lightning protection system. The air terminals, conductors, and grounding electrodes were recently inspected and found to be none-the-worse for wear.
photos: Duncan Rawlinson (CC BY-NC 2.0)
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