If a flash-to-bang ratio is followed for lightning safety, which of the following statements is true?
A) Fifteen seconds after the flash, participants should leave the practice/playing fields.
B) Thirty seconds after the flash, participants should leave the practice/playing fields.
C) Forty-five seconds after the flash, participants should leave the practice/playing fields.
D) Seventy-five seconds after the flash, participants should leave the practice/playing fields.

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The flash-to-bang method is used to estimate the distance of a thunderstorm, suggesting that for every five seconds from the flash of lightning to the sound of thunder, the storm is approximately one mile away. Therefore, a thirty-second count equates to the storm being six miles away, which is often used as a safety threshold to suspend outdoor activities and seek shelter.

If a Flash-To-Bang Ratio Is Followed for Lightning Safety, Which