Catatumbo Lightning: What Is The Beacon Of Maracaibo?

The Katatumbo lightning phenomenon in Venezuela is characterized by frequent lightning strikes, occurring mostly at night over Lake Maracaibo. It is most active in September and October and least active in January and February. The phenomenon is driven by local climatic and topographical factors, including the interaction of warm and cool air masses. Anhel Munoz developed a model to predict lightning occurrences based on variables like sea surface temperatures and humidity. The phenomenon, once considered supernatural, is now understood through natural variables and their interactions.

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