Catatumbo Lightning is like a common thunderstorm. Contrary to usual thunderstorm it always takes place in the same place andcan be observed 140-160 nights per year, 10 hour long. Thunder strarts approximately one hour after the dawn. It is very intense, there can be observed 20.000 flashes one night. Single lightning are 100.000-400.000 amperes strong - like common average positive lightning, Lightning often is orange and red. Forthe most part, it is not audible, only sometimes there is heeard distant thunder. What are the characteristics of Lightning Catatumbo? 1. Happens all the times 2. Lightning seemed to say 3. The flash of light is visible up to a distance of hundred of kilometers What is the process of creating Lightning Catatumbo? 1. The occurence of gas clouds The Catatumbo river flows through a large swamp containinga lot of decomposed organic matter. As a result of the decay ofthe these organic materials, gas clouds are formed. 2. Gas clouds collide with strong ...