Why Does Lightning Constantly Strike on the Catatumbo River?

As the place with the highest lightning intensity in the world Guinness World Records There are some 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 emergence of the region’s unique geological and meteorological having structure. The Catatumbo River merges with Lake Maracaibo and spreads over a wide area.

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

There is an abundance of methane gas around Lake Maracaibo.

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

Therefore, in the region lightning strike events are not limited only to atmospheric conditions, but are also supported by underground effects.

In recent years, the effects of global warming have begun to be felt around the world.

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

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

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