Latitude (Degress) Legend

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Fig. 5. Ground Flash Density of Venezuela. Years 2000-2003. (Number of Flashes/km2/year)

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Fig.6. 3D Chart of Ground Flash Density of Venezuela. Years 2000-2003. (Number of Flashes/km2/year)

The national average GFD resulted in 4.08 discharges/km2/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 km2 per year. Although it is not registered by the lightning location system, the frequency