GEOGRAPHY
Physical - Natural Disasters
Most Electrically Active Areas on Earth
This list features the areas with the most frequent thunderstorm activity in the world.
RANK | LOCATION | COUNTRY | ANNUAL THUNDERSTORM DAYS | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Catatumbo River | Venezuela | 160 | Known for constant lightning storms due to unique geography. |
2 | Florida | United States | 100 | Home to numerous thunderstorms, especially in the summer. |
3 | Darwin | Australia | 90 | Experiences intense thunderstorms during the wet season. |
4 | Congo Basin | DR Congo | 80 | Frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall year-round. |
5 | Central Africa | Various Countries | 70 | Includes regions with a high incidence of thunderstorms. |
6 | Gulf Coast | United States | 60 | High humidity and heat lead to frequent storms. |
7 | Amazon Rainforest | Brazil | 60 | Thunderstorms occur regularly due to warm, moist air. |
8 | Southeast Asia | Various Countries | 50 | Influenced by monsoon patterns, leading to heavy storms. |
9 | Japan | Japan | 50 | Experiences thunderstorms, especially during typhoons. |
10 | Caribbean | Various Countries | 50 | Tropical storms and hurricanes contribute to frequent storms. |
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