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Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail

  • Written by Chris Vagasky, Meteorologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detailLightning strikes near St. George, Utah.jerbarber/iStock/Getty Images Plus

It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A distant...

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