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Africa is the continent that experiences the most lightning strikes, particularly in the region known as the Congo Basin. This area receives frequent thunderstorms due to its warm and moist climate, resulting in a high frequency of lightning strikes.
Lightning activity is most common in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, particularly in the Central Sierra region. Areas such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park experience frequent lightning strikes during thunderstorms. Additionally, the Northern California coastal region near the Oregon border also sees a significant amount of lightning activity.
Lightning strikes most frequently near the Equator because this region generally has warm, moist air that rises quickly, creating thunderstorms. These conditions are conducive to the development of lightning.
Africa has the highest occurrence of lightning strikes globally, with the Democratic Republic of Congo being the location with the most lightning activity. Florida ranks among the highest in the United States for lightning strikes but is not as high as some areas in Africa.
Africa is the continent that is most frequently hit by lightning, with the central part of the continent experiencing the highest occurrence. This is due to its location near the equator, which experiences more convective activity that can lead to thunderstorms and lightning strikes.