Lightning Incidence Maps
by
SEYLA Marine
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last modified
Dec 27, 2007 05:36 PM
Here are some maps of lightning incidence and lightning density for the USA and the world.
You can easily tell from this map that high lightning incidence is relative to warm and humid temperatures.
In the United States, the most active areas are on the west coast of Florida.
Unfortunately, lightning is dangerous and sometimes fatal. Lightning Protection in areas such as florida which has a high strike density is essential.




