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Fig. 5. Ground Flash Density of Venezuela. Years 2000-2003. (Number of Flashes/km
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Fig.6. 3D Chart of Ground Flash Density of Venezuela. Years 2000-2003. (Number of Flashes/km
2
/year)

The national average GFD resulted in 4.08 discharges/km
2
/yr. Five areas with a higher atmospheric
activity are observed in these charts. One of these areas is a well known exceptional zone with
extremely intense lightning activity is characterized with densities of more than 55 discharges to
ground per km
2
per year. Although it is not registered by the lightning location system, the frequency
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