How many times does the Empire State Building get struck?
The Empire State Building's antenna is hit by lightning an average of 25 times a year, making for some incredible photo opportunities.
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According to Meteo France, the average house is struck by lightning once in every 800 years, whereas the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning 10 times per year. As the tower is such a pronounced object it effectively acts as a giant lightning rod and is often struck by lightning.