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Four Interesting Facts about Catatumbo Lightning

     The Catatumbo lightning is a unique meteorological phenomenon in the world that occurs at night in the same geographical area in Venezuela. It consists of an extreme and continuous discharge of thunder and lightning that occurs between 260 to 300 days a year, generating around 250 lightning per square kilometer. The color and sound of this natural phenomenon make it an interesting place for everyone. __________________ Table of Contents What are Catatumbo lightnings? Why is it a unique natural phenomenon in the world? What are the causes that produce it? Effects on the regeneration of the ozone layer __________________ What are Catatumbo lightnings? Catatumbo lightning is a natural meteorological phenomenon, unique worldwide. It is characterized by the appearance of a large number of lightning bolts and electrical storms that occur during the night in the same geographical area of ​​Venezuela, specifically in the Catatumbo region near Lake Maracaibo in the state...

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