So then, I suppose, the 'lethal zone' would be heavily dependant on the power of the lightning strike, the volume of the available body of water, the density of

So then, I suppose, the 'lethal zone' would be heavily dependant on the power of the lightning strike, the volume of the available body of water, the density of life within the water, and probably thousands of other factors. It would perhaps be much worse for ocean-dwellers than for fresh-water life due to the conductivity differences. I would love to see a computer simulation of this, e.g., for each type of aquatic ecosystem, what would be the recombination sweet-spot or optimal conditions for genetic recombination within a lightning-affected area.