In summary, near the *entrance* to a cave may be more dangerous. Also, standing under a rock ledge may be more dangerous because you are in effect standing next to a tall object (the outcropping/cliff/whatever) that may be likely to be struck.
However, if my only other choice is to stand on top of the same outcropping, I'd prefer to stand underneath instead.
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You want a good story, reads the Boardman/Tasker Omnibus, about two climbers during the 60's & 70's. they were on the Eiger, I believe, sheltering in a thunderstorm, & took turns sitting outside the cave, getting hit by lightning. I beleive one of them got hit `7 times in one night. Not a good way to bivouac, I would think
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