Catatumbo lightning usually develops between 8°30′N 71°0′W and 9°45′N 73°0′W, toward the west of Lake Maracaibo. The storms are thought to be the result of winds blowing across the …

Lake Maracaibo: The world's top lightning hotspot is over Lake Maracaibo in northwestern Venezuela. Here, nocturnal thunderstorms occur on average about 297 days per year and …

Feb 16, 2025 · Deep within Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo basin, where the Catatumbo River meets the lake, intense thunderstorms light up the sky as often as 260 nights a year.

Jul 28, 2025 · You may know that Florida's Siesta Beach is dangerous for its fatal lightning strikes, but Lake Maracaibo's illuminating spectacle is on another level. This natural phenomenon …

Apr 24, 2025 · Catatumbo Lightning is one of nature’s most riveting spectacles, lighting up the skies around Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo and the Catatumbo River nearly half the year. This …

"Catatumbo Lightning," also known as the Maracaibo Beacon, holds the Guinness World Record for the "highest concentration of lightning," and NASA has declared it the Lighting Capital of the...

Mar 27, 2025 · Catatumbo lightning is a rare, high-frequency lightning storm over Lake Maracaibo, driven by local geography, moisture, and air currents — making it one of the world’s most …

Sep 9, 2024 · Have you ever heard of the Catatumbo Lightning? This natural light show happens at Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. Imagine seeing lightning flash up to 280 times per hour! This …

Oct 3, 2024 · Uncover the mystery of Catatumbo lightning in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Learn about this rare and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.

Dec 11, 2023 · Northwest Venezuela, where Lake Maracaibo meets the Catatumbo River, is home to 'eternal lightning.' On average, lightning strikes 28 times per minute for up to 9 hours …