Here's why:
* Frequency: Lightning strikes the Earth roughly 40-45 times per second, meaning it strikes millions of times each day. Meteors, on the other hand, are far rarer. While small meteors enter the atmosphere frequently, most burn up before reaching the ground. Larger meteors, which could cause significant damage, are extremely infrequent events.
* Size: Most meteors are small, like grains of sand, and are not a threat to humans. Larger meteors are much less common.
* Coverage: Lightning can strike anywhere on Earth, while meteor impacts are usually concentrated in sparsely populated areas.
In short: While both events are rare, you are much more likely to be struck by lightning than a meteor.
