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In what country is the lightning-prone mouth of the Catatumbo River?

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In what country is the lightning-prone mouth of the Catatumbo River?
posted Aug 25, 2020 by Ritika

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Venezuela
On average, the area where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela experiences 250 flashes per sq km (0.4 sq mi) per year, occurring on up to 300 days a year. The phenomenon is formally named Catatumbo Lightning, and nicknamed the Maracaibo Beacon.

answer Aug 26, 2020 by Rajni
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