The Lake Where Lightning Strikes Almost Every Day!

Did you know there’s a place on Earth where lightning strikes nearly every single day?

Welcome to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela - the lightning capital of the world! This lake experiences an astonishing 260+ lightning storms per year, often with thousands of flashes each night. The phenomenon is so consistent, locals call it Relámpago del Catatumbo (Catatumbo Lightning).

It’s even used by ships to navigate!

The cause? A perfect storm of warm lake waters, mountain winds, and humid air - all creating the ultimate lightning generator. Nature really knows how to put on a show.

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