Topic

Lightning

2 questions tagged Lightning β€” spanning every one of the seven Ws.

why

Why do some areas experience more lightning strikes than others?

Lightning is most common where warm, moist air rises strongly and produces deep thunderclouds. Local geography, heat, and moisture all affect how often thunderstorms form.

Weather and ClimateLightning
which

Which place has the most lightning strikes per year?

The Lake Maracaibo region in Venezuela, especially near Catatumbo, is one of the most lightning-prone places on Earth.

WeatherLightning