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What is Catatumbo Lightning?

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They say that lightning never strikes the same place twice.
But as nature constantly proves, that is untrue. And it’s especially untrue in Venezuela, where a particular spot on a particular lake attracts 1.2 million lightning bolts a year.
That’s about 28 lighting strikes every minute — enough energy to power 100 million light bulbs.
This electric spot, where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela’s far northwest, is believed to be the most lightning-struck place on earth.
For generations locals have been captivated by the region’s dramatic light show, with lightning storms raging for about 10 hours a night, about 260 nights a year.