The Relámpago del Catatumbo (Catatumbo lightning) is a nearly ceaseless lightning storm in Venezuela.Key FactsThe Relámpago del Catatumbo occurs at the mouth of the Catatumbo river where it ...

Located over Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, it's named for the Catatumbo River, which meets the lake around where the storms form. It's even become a bit of a tourist attraction.

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.

One place in Venezuela, near the confluence of the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo, experiences dazzling lightning storms almost every day, making it Earth’s most electric spot.

Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations. Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit ...

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 ...

Storm chasers flock to remote Catatumbo, where most experts estimate that lightning strikes roughly 140 to 160 nights a year, with flashes often visible seven to 10 hours per night.