Protect electronics from lightnings?

[freetime]

What happens with all electronics in this kind of weather, and what should i do in the middle of the ocean? Can i protect my electronics?

[Hud3]

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[donradcliffe]

Unplug everything before the lightning strikes, and put what you can in the oven. Microwaves are also a nice Faraday cage to protect the contents, but be sure to unplug them