The Catatumbo River (Spanish: Río Catatumbo) is a river rising in northern Colombia, flowing into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. The Catatumbo River is approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) …

Catatumbo lightning (Spanish: Relámpago del Catatumbo) [1] is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo in …

Jan 19, 2025 · Catatumbo River, river rising in northern Colombia. It flows northeast across the Venezuelan border, crosses rich oil-bearing regions in the Maracaibo Lowland, and empties …

Aug 6, 2024 · In a remote part of Venezuela the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo. It's a stunning location, but also home to a unique meteorological phenomenon and a storm …

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 …

The Catatumbo region is a region of Colombia.It is located in the northeast of the department of Norte de Santander and a small part in the southwest of the department of Cesar, which …

Apr 25, 2017 · In Venezuela, at the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it meets the Lake Maracaibo, a unique and impressive natural phenomenon, variously known as the "Catatumbo …

Apr 25, 2024 · For nearly 300 nights a year, a mesmerizing electrical spectacle unfolds over a remote corner of Venezuela. Known as Relámpago del Catatumbo, this persistent storm …

Jun 16, 2022 · One place in Venezuela, near the confluence of the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo, experiences dazzling lightning storms almost every day, making it Earth’s most …

Apr 12, 2022 · Well, unless you happen to live in Venezuela—specifically in northern Venezuela, where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo. Here, you'll find a phenomenon …