The highest concentration of lightning is observed in the Catatumbo River valley, which flows into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela.
Here, 250 discharges are observed per year over every square kilometer.
Overall, the number of lightning strikes per year exceeds one million.
Continuous discharges sparkle over this area 140-160 times out of 365 nights, and their reflections can be seen from a distance of up to 400 km.
For this reason, Venezuelan authorities have dubbed the region the "lightning capital of the world."
If you decide to visit this place, just in case, we will remind you of the rules of conduct that ensure your safety in such conditions.
During a thunderstorm, you should not be near electrical networks, under trees (especially lonely ones), in open spaces or on elevated areas.
It is best to wait out the elements in shelter.
If a thunderstorm does catch you by surprise in an open area, it is best to sit down.
You should not walk during a thunderstorm with an umbrella that has metal spokes. You should also avoid contact with metal objects and mobile phones during a thunderstorm, both outdoors and indoors.
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