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Why lightning is more frequent in hilly areas?

Lightning strikes are more frequent in the hilly areas because in such areas clouds are comparatively closer to the ground than in the planes. In the planes, lightning usually strikes strikes tall structures like tall buildings, factory chimneys, radio and TV transmission towers or big trees. “Generally, lightning develops in uneven and hilly areas. This …

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