Percy Jackson and the Olympians likely took place very recently. Certain events in flashbacks happened a long time ago, but the main storyline occurs between the mid/late-1990's and today (the 21st century).
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Percy has a confirmed birthdate of August 18th 1993.
Since Percy Jackson is 12 years old in the Lightning Thief that means the the book takes place in mid-2005.
About 3,000 fires a year are started by lightning strikes.
Lightning is very rare in the Philippines, so about 10 per year!
The Catatumbo lightning storm is a weather phenomenon that occurs at the Catatumbo River in Venezuela. It is known for producing nearly constant lightning, with strikes occurring up to 140-160 nights a year and lasting for 10 hours at a time. The lightning is believed to be caused by the unique combination of wind patterns, moisture, and topography in the region.
About 3000 brush fires per year are started by lightning strikes.
Yes, lightning can strike the same place multiple times. Tall structures such as skyscrapers, radio towers, and trees are often struck by lightning repeatedly due to their height and ability to conduct electricity.