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. It forms a part of the international boundary [citation needed] between the two countries.

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. Catatumbo means "House of Thunder" in the language of the Bari people. [2] .

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).

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...

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.

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. Warm...

Apr 25, 2024 · For nearly 300 nights a year, a mesmerizing electrical spectacle unfolds over a remote corner of Venezuela. Known as Relámpago del Catatumbo, this persistent storm ignites where the Catatumbo River spills into Lake Maracaibo. These supercharged conditions unleash a staggering amount of lightning.

Apr 12, 2022 · Well, unless you happen to live in Venezuela—specifically in northern Venezuela, where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo. Here, you'll find a phenomenon known as Catatumbo Lightning.

Jun 16, 2022 · 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.

Sep 16, 2023 · The Catatumbo River flows through the Catatumbo River Basin in Venezuela, originating in the North of Santander, Colombia. Spanning approximately 500 kilometers and covering an area of 18,000 square kilometers, the river offers a mesmerizing blend of lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna.