Why do some areas experience more lightning strikes than others?
Quick Answer
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.
The Full Story
Lightning needs electrified storm clouds, which are most likely in regions with frequent convection, high humidity, and unstable air. Mountain slopes, tropical landmasses, and land areas heated strongly by the Sun often see more thunderstorm development than cooler or more stable regions. The distribution of lightning also depends on storm duration and cloud depth. That is why some places, such as parts of central Africa and Florida, are renowned for frequent lightning activity.
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