Worldwide Lightning News & Analysis

This global hub is designed for verified lightning climatology, significant events, infrastructure risk, lightning protection benefits, IEC 62305 applications, earthing and surge protection. Numerical claims should always carry the source and measurement period.

Global hotspot analysis

Global lightning climatology is not represented by a single permanent “world record” number because datasets, spatial resolution and measurement periods differ. SN Engineering therefore links each hotspot statement to the underlying scientific source rather than publishing an unsupported ranking.

Loss and benefit analysis

Lightning can contribute to fatalities, fire, physical damage, equipment failure and service interruption. The benefit of a protection system is risk reduction, not a universal guaranteed percentage saving. Project benefit depends on the structure, exposure, protected systems, design quality, installation and maintenance.

Regional coverage

Planned regional analysis includes South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, with country-level pages added only when meaningful verified data is available.