As the place with the highest lightning intensity in the world Guinness World Records There are several scientific explanations for the lightning in the lake.

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Geological and meteorological factors are quite effective.

Catatumbo thunders One of the biggest factors in the rise of the region’s unique character geological and meteorological structure. The Catatumbo River merges with Lake Maracaibo and spreads over a large area.

In the region, especially between April and November, warm and humid air masses from the mountains to the lake. The cold air coming from the mountains collides with the warm and moist air rising from the lake, and as a result of this collision, strong electrical activities take place.

There is an abundance of methane gas around Lake Maracaibo.

One of the theories is that it is caused by methane gas. Located at the bottom of the lake decay of organic material The methane gas released by lightning increases electrical conductivity and contributes to more frequent and intense lightning strikes.

In the region therefore lightning strike events are not limited to atmospheric conditions alone, but are also supported by subsurface effects.

In recent years, the effects of global warming have been felt all over the world.

This also affected the climatic conditions in the Catatumbo region. rising temperatures, It increased the humidity in the atmosphere by increasing evaporation. The collision of moist air with cold air from the mountains also increased the number of lightning strikes.

For those who want to see this unique response of nature, the Catatumbo River awaits its visitors as a natural wonder. Flashing in the night sky dance of lightning Seeing it offers a great opportunity to feel the mystery and magic of this region.

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