The ray of Catatumbo (Phenomenon recognized by NASA)

in #photography7 years ago

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The community of Ologá, located on Lake Maracaibo (Zulia State, Venezuela) from the month of April until November, it is almost impossible to observe the night without the constant glow of:


The Ray of Catatumbo

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This phenomenon has become a spectacular event for all visitors to the city of Maracaibo and a miracle for the residents of it.

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During these months there are around 297 electrical storms coming from this natural phenomenon.
A study carried out by NASA, indicated that 1.6 million rays called Catatumbo fall each year.

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The University of Maryland and Alabama (USA) confirmed that Lake Maracaibo is

"The capital of lightning".

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