The Catatumbo River (Spanish: Río Catatumbo) is a river rising in northern Colombia, flowing into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. The Catatumbo River is approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) long.

Catatumbo lightning (Spanish: Relámpago del Catatumbo) [1] is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela.

Aug 6, 2024 · In a remote part of Venezuela the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo. It's a stunning location, but also home to a unique meteorological phenomenon and a storm chaser's dream - the...

Almost 300 nights a year, a lightning storm rages in a small part of Venezuela. Known as Relámpago del Catatumbo, the storm is located where the Catatumbo River flows into Lake Maracaibo.

The Catatumbo River is a torrent to the north of Santander in Colombia and flows into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, it is an international river. Find out all about this wonderful waterway, from its source to the end of its course.

Jan 19, 2025 · Catatumbo River, river rising in northern Colombia. It flows northeast across the Venezuelan border, crosses rich oil-bearing regions in the Maracaibo Lowland, and empties into Lake Maracaibo after a course of about 210 miles (338 km).

Dec 11, 2023 · Northwest Venezuela, where Lake Maracaibo meets the Catatumbo River, is home to 'eternal lightning.' On average, lightning strikes 28 times per minute for up to 9 hours each night. This is...

Sep 16, 2023 · The Catatumbo River, nestled in the heart of South America, is more than just a river—it’s a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural significance have made it a destination of choice for tourists and nature enthusiasts from all corners of the world.

The highest concentration of lightning on earth can be found where Lake Maracaibo meets the Catatumbo River. About 260 days a year, no-rain lightning storms light up the sky all night long - thirty flashes a minute for up to nine hours, to be exact.

Catatumbo River is a river that flows through Colombia and Venezuela. It is about 500 kilometres (310 mi) long, and flows into Lake Maracaibo.