Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, lightning strikes up to 300 times a year for as many as 9 hours a night. "Catatumbo Lightning," also known as the Maracaibo Beacon, holds ...

Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela Nestled in the northwest of Venezuela, Lake Maracaibo is a striking spectacle of nature known for ...

The key to safely observing lightning storms is distance. By maintaining a minimum of six miles from the storm, you can ...

In a remote part of Venezuela the Catatumbo River meets ... With most experts estimating that lightning strikes occur roughly 140 to 160 nights a year, with flashes often visible seven to 10 ...