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The Burj gets struck by lightning roughly 10 to 15 times a year. The spire is clad in a specific alloy designed to act as a giant Faraday cage. It takes the millions of volts of electricity from a lightning strike and channels it safely down the core of the building to the ground, keeping the electronics and residents safe.

Wind tunnel testing shaped the spire to reduce lateral sway.

While the Burj Khalifa is known globally as the tallest building in the world, its crowning glory is often misunderstood. The sleek, silver needle that pierces the Dubai skyline isn't just for show—it is a marvel of engineering known as the .

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    Burj Khalifa Spire Repack -

    The Burj gets struck by lightning roughly 10 to 15 times a year. The spire is clad in a specific alloy designed to act as a giant Faraday cage. It takes the millions of volts of electricity from a lightning strike and channels it safely down the core of the building to the ground, keeping the electronics and residents safe.

    Wind tunnel testing shaped the spire to reduce lateral sway. burj khalifa spire

    While the Burj Khalifa is known globally as the tallest building in the world, its crowning glory is often misunderstood. The sleek, silver needle that pierces the Dubai skyline isn't just for show—it is a marvel of engineering known as the . The Burj gets struck by lightning roughly 10