South American Lightning data from the Vaisala Global Lightning Dataset GLD360 detected by Vaisala's global long-range lightning detection network
The above image displays recent lightning activity in the region between 15, -100 and -56, -23. The lightning data displayed is 5 minutes delayed and updated every 5 minutes. Get the latest map available by clicking "Refresh" under the map. The map shows a 2-hour time period with lightning data color coded in 20-minute increments.