Fascinating Look at Catatumbo Lightning, the Never-Ending Lightning Storm in Venezuela

[Judi Lynn]

09/23/2015
Fascinating Look at Catatumbo Lightning, the Never-Ending Lightning Storm in Venezuela




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The Catatumbo Lightning atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela, occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone. It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake. Continue reading for two more videos and additional information.

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Read more at http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/fascinating-look-at-catatumbo-lightning-the-never-ending-lightning-storm-in-venezuela#B97qUCmreVOJBD88.99

Science:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/122842438

[Demeter]

1. NOw THAT might be worth traveling to see

Thanks for the post!