Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How often does ligtning occur worldwide?

  1. 50 to 100 times per second

  2. 25 to 50 times per second

  3. 500 to 1,000 times per day

  4. 250 to 500 times per hour
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Explanation

Lightning occurs worldwide approximately 50 to 100 times per second. This frequency is based on global measurements and estimates. With over 3 million lightning flashes per day globally, this translates to roughly 40-100 strikes per second depending on the season and measurement methodology.

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