A Brief Note on Globally Lightning Prone Areas

Earth’s lightning flash activity areas and frequency have always been of much interest and studied for decades. Every year lightning strikes affirms thousands of lives worldwide, with some regions facing a disproportionality higher risk. Some regions are particularly prone to lightning strikes and thunderstorms, while others have practically none. The present article is the study of lightning prone areas globally, and examining the factors contributing to these hotspots. So far in studies it has been observed that lightning activity in any particular place is dependent on its location, climate, weather pattern and time of year.