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How many times a year does lightning strike the earth?

Although many lightning flashes are simply cloud-to-cloud, there are as many as 9,000,000 reported lightning strikes that damage buildings, trees, and other objects every year.Worldwide, it is estimated that of an annual 1.4 billion lightning bolts, 25% (more than 350 million) will strike the Earth's surface or objects on the surface. The vast majority of these strikes, however, occur in the tropics, and in unpopulated areas.100 times per second;Lightning can strike over a thousand times in one storm. So, lightning strikes the earth over a million times a day.Globally, 8,640,000 lightning strikes per day. See the related link for more information.


Is there going to be lightning today?

Definitely! Worldwide, there are as many as 44 lightning strikes per second, every second of every day. Whether or not you have lightning in your area depends on your local weather. If there is warm, moist air moving into a cooler region, thunderstorms can form, and some can be severe. Lightning only comes from cumulonimbus clouds, which typically rise several thousand feet into the air, and can produce heavy rains, damaging winds, hail, and even tornadoes.


How often does lightning occur?

On average, there are about 8 million lightning strikes per day worldwide. This equates to around 100 flashes per second. Lightning is most common in regions with warm, moist air and frequent thunderstorms.


How many people are struck by lightning every year in the US?

I believe around 370 ish.....I looked at a couple other things and stumbled on this while looking, so just thought I'd answer for you. They say about 7o deaths and 300 injuries due to an actual individual being struck. Here is a cut out and a link.. During every minute of every day, roughly 1,800 thunderstorms are creating lightning somewhere on Earth. Though the chances of being struck by lightning are estimated at 1 in 700,000, these huge electrical sparks are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the USA each year with an average of 73 people killed; about 300 people usually are injured by lightning. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/basics/wlightning.htm I believe around 370 ish.....I looked at a couple other things and stumbled on this while looking, so just thought I'd answer for you. They say about 7o deaths and 300 injuries due to an actual individual being struck. Here is a cut out and a link.. During every minute of every day, roughly 1,800 thunderstorms are creating lightning somewhere on Earth. Though the chances of being struck by lightning are estimated at 1 in 700,000, these huge electrical sparks are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the USA each year with an average of 73 people killed; about 300 people usually are injured by lightning. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/basics/wlightning.htm


What is the meaning of lightning danced across the sky?

Lighting danced across the sky means the lightning did not go in a straight pattern, lightning usually goes in a straight pattern.

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There isn't a common day that people get struck by lightning as it can happen anytime. However, lightning tends to be more frequent during summer months when thunderstorms are more prevalent. It's important to take precautions during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.


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