The quintal or centner is a historical unit of mass in many countries which is usually defined as 100 base units of either pounds or kilograms. It is commonly used for grain prices in wholesale markets in India, where 1 quintal = 100 kg.[1]
Moltke describes what he's seeing during the video, noting the sound of thunder. Then the strike happens, flashing against the sky and forming a red dot on the Empire State Building that makes it look like a someone has aimed a giant laser pointer at the architectural icon. The video is simply titled Boom!.
So here is what to do if your house is hit by lightning: If youâre home when the lightning strikes, it should sound like a small bomb and the house will shake. Account for everyone in the house and evacuate. Lightning bolts can reach 50,000 degrees and cause a fire. Sometimes the fire starts small and is slow burning, so you may not notice it right away.