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The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the worlds most frequent lightning place racking up to a whooping 250 strikes per square kilometers in some places. The journey was an unbelievable experience and I'm looking forward to go back to shoot some more lightning there...
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Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning storm occurs. On most nights of the year, thunderstorms form over the same part of the lake ,with dazzling displays of lightning. Filmed as part of the "Angry Planet" TV series.
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10 Most AMAZING Natural Phenomena on Earth
Catatumbo lightning
The Catatumbo Lightning (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo
The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
In February 2014, The Weather Channel featured an article stating that the Catatumbo Lightning phenomenon in Venezuela had made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most lightning strikes in one region at any given time
Eternal Flame Falls Orchard park
For years, scientists thought that the eternal flame in New York was kept alight by gas produced by ancient, extremely hot rocks.
At the heart of this waterfall is a small flickering flame that is caused by a natural gas pocket and hikers that pass by the falls and relight the gas pocket whenever it sputters out, keeping the flame in an eternal cycle.
The eternal flames caused by natural gas pockets are common, but the imagery of a lone flame under torrents of water make Eternal Flame Falls unique.
The falls, made out of relatively young shale, and as hot as a cup of tea, should be the last place you would expect an eternal flame. Yet, defying all scientific explanation, and the massive amounts of water around it, the flame burns on.
Blood Falls waterfall
Blood Falls is a natural—not supernatural—phenomenon! In Antarctica there is unusual, orange colored icefall - Blood Falls. This is small opening into unusual ecosystem, which has developed for more than million years without contact to the outside world.
At first explorers thought that this red color is caused by red algae but in 1960 Robert Black discovered that the red color comes from the iron oxides
Blood Falls is a plume rising from an ancient hypersaline lake trapped beneath Taylor Glacier’s 400 meters (1,312 feet) of ice. About 5 million years ago, the ocean flooded East Antarctica, creating a salty inland lake.
Door To Hell
The Door to Hell is a natural gas field in Derweze (also spelled Darvaze, meaning "gate"), Ahal Province, Turkmenistan.
The Door to Hell is noted for its natural gas fire which has been burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petroleum engineers in 1971. The fire is fed by the rich natural gas deposits in the area
Lake Hillier
Lake Hillier is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. It is particularly notable for its pink colour The length of the lake is about 600 metres (2,000 ft).
Although the source of the pink colour has not been definitively proven in the case of Lake Hillier, the pink colour of other salt lakes in the region arises from a dye created by the organisms Dunaliella salina and Halobacteria. Another hypothesis is that the pink colour is due to red halophilic bacteria in the salt crusts
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey
Denizli’s popular site Pamukkale is a must-see natural thermal water source and a unique in the world with its calcareous white steps.
Cave of the Crystals
Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations.
Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit the lake each minute.
The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates 1.2 million lightning strikes each year and is visible from almost 250 miles away.
There are several theories to explain the continuous storms including high winds which sweep across the lake forming clouds when they meet the Andean mountains. Others link it to the boggy marshes releasing methane gas.
The topography of the area is unique. Lake Maracaibo basin is surrounded by mountains that trap warm trade winds coming off the Caribbean.
These winds crash into cool air spilling down from the Andes. Scientists believe this forces them up until they condense into thunderclouds creating an average 28 lightning strikes per minute across a wide area - an energy burst that could power all the lightbulbs in Latin America.
'A lot of the [lightning] hotspots are tied to features in the terrain - slopes of mountain ranges, curved coastlines, combinations of those,' Dr Daniel Cecil from the Global Hydrology and Climate Centre's lightning team told the BBC.
'Having irregularities like that in the terrain can help generate wind patterns and heating or cooling patterns that would boost the likelihood of thunderstorms.'
The storms have become a proud symbol for the people of Venezuela and they are referenced in the epic poem 'La Dragontea' by Lope de Vega.
The state of Zulia, which encompasses Lake Maracaibo, has a lightning bolt across its centre and refers to the phenomenon in its anthem.
The storm also acts as a natural lighthouse for local fisherman who are able to navigate at night without any problem.
On occasions the phenomenon has stopped for weeks at a time, most recently in 2010. Locals worried it was the result of an extreme drought, which had led to electricity shortages in a country which relies heavily on hydropower.
But after five weeks of silence the cacophony resumed.
The other occasion was in 1906 after a huge earthquake off the coast of Columbia and Ecuador caused a tsunami.
Catatumbo Lightning was included in this year's Guinness World Records, dethroning the Congolese town of Kifuka as the place with the world's most lightning bolts per square kilometer each year at 250.
Some scientists consider the everlasting storm to be the single biggest generator of tropospheric ozone on the planet.
In these photos the lightning bolts illuminate the sky in a combination of brilliant whites, reds and purples.
The difference in the colours of lightning storms is caused partly by the different kinds of atoms in the air.
In dry air it looks white because there are few strong visible rays of light. But if water vapour is present, hydrogen atoms create a strong red line. At night this can appear purple.
History books show the lightning has played a significant role in Venezuelan history, helping thwart at least two nocturnal invasions of the country.
The first attempt was in 1595 when it illuminated ships led by Sir Francis Drake of England, revealing his surprise attack to Spanish soldiers in Maracaibo.
The other was during the Venezuelan War of Independence in 1823, when it betrayed a Spanish fleet trying to sneak ashore.
- published: 14 Aug 2015
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The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone.
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
After appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, apparently due to drought. This raised fears that it might have been extinguished permanently. The phenomenon reappeared after several months.
Location and formation mechanism
The Catatumbo lightning occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo
The Catatumbo lightning usually develops between the coordinates 8°30′N 71°0′W and 9°45′N 73°0′W. The storms (and associated lightning) are likely the result of the winds blowing across the Maracaibo Lake and surrounding swampy plains. These air masses inevitably meet the high mountain ridges of the Andes, the Perijá Mountains (3,750 m), and Mérida's Cordillera, enclosing the plain from three sides. The heat and moisture collected across the plains creates electrical charges and, as the air masses are destabilized at the mountain ridges, result in almost continual thunderstorm activity. The phenomenon is characterized by almost continuous lightning, mostly within the clouds, which is produced in a large vertical development of clouds that form large electric arcs between 2 and 10 km in height (or more). The lightning tends to start approximately one hour after dusk.
Among the major modern studies there is the one done by Melchor Centeno, who attributes the origin of the thunderstorms to closed wind circulation in the region. Between 1966 and 1970, Andrew Zavrostky investigated the area three times, with assistance from the University of the Andes. He concluded that the lightning has several epicenters in the marshes of Juan Manuel de Aguas National Park, Claras Aguas Negras, and west Lake Maracaibo. In 1991 he suggested that the phenomenon occurred due to cold and warm air currents meeting around the area. The study also speculated that an isolated cause for the lightning might be the presence of uranium in the bedrock.
Between 1997 and 2000 Nelson Falcón conducted several studies, and produced the first microphysics model of the Catatumbo Lightning. He identified the methane produced by the swamps and the oil deposits in the area as a major cause of the phenomenon. It has been noted to have little effect on local flora such as ferns, despite concerns.
Historical references
The first written mention of the Catatumbo lightning was in the epic poem "La Dragontea" (1597) by Lope de Vega, which recounts the defeat of English raider Sir Francis Drake. The Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt once described it as "electrical explosions that are like phosphorescent gleam." Italian geographer Agustin Codazzi described it as a "lightning that seems to arise from the continued Zulia river and its surroundings." The phenomenon became so celebrated that it was depicted in the flag and coat of arms of the state of Zulia, which contains Lake Maracaibo, and mentioned in the state's anthem. This phenomenon has been popularly known for centuries as the Lighthouse of Maracaibo, since it is visible for miles around Lake Maracaibo.
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Shot straight after lightning hit our house on Lake Maracaibo. Check out 3min 55secs.
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Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors that create Lake Maracaibo's seemingly ever-lasting storms.
Lesson by Graeme Anderson, animation by D. Lee Peffer II.
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A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique lightning phenomena.
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008
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After enjoying the success of his previous releases and gaining the support and respect of his peers and fellow DJ's and producers, Erik is back for TERM008 with Before Sunrise/Maracaibo. Another classy release stamped with what is becoming Erik's trademark sound, swirling pads and smooth percussion which bring that true “before sunrise” sound, reminiscent of long summer nights.
With DJ support from the likes of Darin Epsilon, Athan, Mariano Favre, Alex Wax, Faskil, Andrey Mikhailov, John Martin, Stas Drive, Soulfinder, Bee, Cesar Gomez, Chris.Z, Vincent Furlong, Ivan Nikusev, tim benjamin, d-phrag, Aaron Lee, Matt Appleton, Deepsense, PatriZe, Yrelav, Ivelgo, DJ Fresh, Santiago Garcia, George G, Fernando Ferreyra, Dmitry Molosh,Chad Mello, Fabio Hayashida, Jade N Scratch, A Vicand, Aliensignal, Marco Marcelli, richnitemare, Richard Lewis, Maurizio Santi, Dirty Harri and more.
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Lake Maracaibo (Spanish: Lago de Maracaibo) is a large brackish bay in Venezuela at 09°48′57″N 71°33′24″W / 9.81583°N 71.55667°W / 9.81583; -71.55667. It is connected to the Gulf of Venezuela by Tablazo Strait (55km) at the northern end, and fed by numerous rivers, the largest being the Catatumbo. It is commonly considered a lake rather than a bay or lagoon, and at 13,210 km² it would be the largest lake in South America. The geological record shows that it has been a true lake in the past, and as such is one of the oldest lakes on Earth at 20-36 million years old.
Lake Maracaibo acts as a major shipping route to the ports of Maracaibo and Cabimas. The surrounding Maracaibo Basin contains large reserves of crude oil, making the lake a major profit center for Venezuela. A dredged channel gives oceangoing vessels access to the bay. The General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge (8.7 km long; completed 1962), spanning the bay's outlet, is one of the longest bridges in the world.
The lake is also the location of Catatumbo lightning.
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Maracaibo (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾaˈkaiβo]) is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state. The population of the city is approximately 1,495,200 with the metropolitan area estimated at 2,108,404 as of 2010.
Maracaibo is nicknamed La Tierra del Sol Amada ("The Beloved Land of the Sun").
The name Maracaibo comes from the brave Cacique (Indian Chief) Mara, a young native who valiantly resisted the Spaniards and died fighting them. It is said that when Mara fell, the Indians shouted "Mara cayo!" (Mara fell!), thus originating the city name. Other historians say that the first name of this land in Indian language was "Maara-iwo" meaning "Place where serpents abound".
The first indigenous settlements were of Arawak and Carib origin. Around the main group were the Añu tribe who built rows of stilt houses all over the northern riviera of the Lake Maracaibo. The first Europeans arrived in 1499.
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Rafael José Urdaneta y Faría (1788–1845) was a Venezuelan General and hero of the Spanish American wars of independence in several countries in northern South America.
Urdaneta was born in the province of Maracaibo in Venezuela to an elite family of Spanish descent on October 24, 1788. He died in Paris, France, on August 23, 1845, while performing his diplomatic duties for Colombia, due to complications from kidney stones.
Urdaneta, was often referred to as "el Brillante" ("The Brilliant") in Venezuelan historiography.[citation needed].
Urdaneta began his elementary education in Maracaibo and then his high school education in Caracas. Later he traveled to Santa Fe de Bogotá to continue with his college education. Prior to the independence war he was a student of Latin and philosophy, and a pay officer for the viceregal troops in Bogotá, New Granada.
Right after the events of July 10, 1810, “el Grito de Independencia”, Urdaneta decides to join the revolutionary army. He is enlisted as lieutenant of the battalion “Patriotas de Cundinamarca”.
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11:47The Maracaibo Lake - Catatumbo Tour Part 1
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The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the worlds most frequent lightning place racking up to a whooping 250 strikes per square kilometers in some places. The journey was an unbelievable experience and I'm looking forward to go back to shoot some more lightning there... _ Mehr auf: http://gewitterjagd.net http://facebook.com/gewitterjagd http://facebook.com/gewitterjagdteam http://twitter.com/gewitterjagd -
3:45Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning StormCatatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
http://www.furiousearth.com Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning storm occurs. On most nights of the year, thunderstorms form over the same part of the lake ,with dazzling displays of lightning. Filmed as part of the "Angry Planet" TV series. Produced by: www.peterrowe.tv -
6:2810 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth
10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth
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4:05Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations. Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit the lake each minute. The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates 1.2 million lightning strikes each year and is visible from almost 250 miles away. There are several theories to explain the continuous storms including high winds which sweep across the lake forming clouds when they meet the Andean mountains. Others link it to the boggy marshes releasing methane gas. The topography of the area is unique. Lake Maracaibo basin is surrounded by mountains that trap warm trade winds coming off the Caribbean. These winds crash into cool air spilling down from the Andes. Scientists believe this forces them up until they condense into thunderclouds creating an average 28 lightning strikes per minute across a wide area - an energy burst that could power all the lightbulbs in Latin America. 'A lot of the [lightning] hotspots are tied to features in the terrain - slopes of mountain ranges, curved coastlines, combinations of those,' Dr Daniel Cecil from the Global Hydrology and Climate Centre's lightning team told the BBC. 'Having irregularities like that in the terrain can help generate wind patterns and heating or cooling patterns that would boost the likelihood of thunderstorms.' The storms have become a proud symbol for the people of Venezuela and they are referenced in the epic poem 'La Dragontea' by Lope de Vega. The state of Zulia, which encompasses Lake Maracaibo, has a lightning bolt across its centre and refers to the phenomenon in its anthem. The storm also acts as a natural lighthouse for local fisherman who are able to navigate at night without any problem. On occasions the phenomenon has stopped for weeks at a time, most recently in 2010. Locals worried it was the result of an extreme drought, which had led to electricity shortages in a country which relies heavily on hydropower. But after five weeks of silence the cacophony resumed. The other occasion was in 1906 after a huge earthquake off the coast of Columbia and Ecuador caused a tsunami. Catatumbo Lightning was included in this year's Guinness World Records, dethroning the Congolese town of Kifuka as the place with the world's most lightning bolts per square kilometer each year at 250. Some scientists consider the everlasting storm to be the single biggest generator of tropospheric ozone on the planet. In these photos the lightning bolts illuminate the sky in a combination of brilliant whites, reds and purples. The difference in the colours of lightning storms is caused partly by the different kinds of atoms in the air. In dry air it looks white because there are few strong visible rays of light. But if water vapour is present, hydrogen atoms create a strong red line. At night this can appear purple. History books show the lightning has played a significant role in Venezuelan history, helping thwart at least two nocturnal invasions of the country. The first attempt was in 1595 when it illuminated ships led by Sir Francis Drake of England, revealing his surprise attack to Spanish soldiers in Maracaibo. The other was during the Venezuelan War of Independence in 1823, when it betrayed a Spanish fleet trying to sneak ashore. -
4:35The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone. It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake. After appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, apparently due to drought. This raised fears that it might have been extinguished permanently. The phenomenon reappeared after several months. Location and formation mechanism The Catatumbo lightning occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo The Catatumbo lightning usually develops between the coordinates 8°30′N 71°0′W and 9°45′N 73°0′W. The storms (and associated lightning) are likely the result of the winds blowing across the Maracaibo Lake and surrounding swampy plains. These air masses inevitably meet the high mountain ridges of the Andes, the Perijá Mountains (3,750 m), and Mérida's Cordillera, enclosing the plain from three sides. The heat and moisture collected across the plains creates electrical charges and, as the air masses are destabilized at the mountain ridges, result in almost continual thunderstorm activity. The phenomenon is characterized by almost continuous lightning, mostly within the clouds, which is produced in a large vertical development of clouds that form large electric arcs between 2 and 10 km in height (or more). The lightning tends to start approximately one hour after dusk. Among the major modern studies there is the one done by Melchor Centeno, who attributes the origin of the thunderstorms to closed wind circulation in the region. Between 1966 and 1970, Andrew Zavrostky investigated the area three times, with assistance from the University of the Andes. He concluded that the lightning has several epicenters in the marshes of Juan Manuel de Aguas National Park, Claras Aguas Negras, and west Lake Maracaibo. In 1991 he suggested that the phenomenon occurred due to cold and warm air currents meeting around the area. The study also speculated that an isolated cause for the lightning might be the presence of uranium in the bedrock. Between 1997 and 2000 Nelson Falcón conducted several studies, and produced the first microphysics model of the Catatumbo Lightning. He identified the methane produced by the swamps and the oil deposits in the area as a major cause of the phenomenon. It has been noted to have little effect on local flora such as ferns, despite concerns. Historical references The first written mention of the Catatumbo lightning was in the epic poem "La Dragontea" (1597) by Lope de Vega, which recounts the defeat of English raider Sir Francis Drake. The Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt once described it as "electrical explosions that are like phosphorescent gleam." Italian geographer Agustin Codazzi described it as a "lightning that seems to arise from the continued Zulia river and its surroundings." The phenomenon became so celebrated that it was depicted in the flag and coat of arms of the state of Zulia, which contains Lake Maracaibo, and mentioned in the state's anthem. This phenomenon has been popularly known for centuries as the Lighthouse of Maracaibo, since it is visible for miles around Lake Maracaibo. Copyright 2014 © Idirizzo. Warning: anyone that re-uploads any of my movies without asking will have the movie removed and receive a copyright strike from YouTube. Support My Site: facebook.com/idirizzo -
1:03(Lake) Maracaibo City - Venezuela
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5:11Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cycloneCatatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
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3:41The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme AndersonThe most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-most-lightning-struck-place-on-earth-graeme-anderson Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors that create Lake Maracaibo's seemingly ever-lasting storms. Lesson by Graeme Anderson, animation by D. Lee Peffer II. -
3:02Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
Catatumbo - Lake MaracaiboCatatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique lightning phenomena. -
3:42Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
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3:31Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology RecordsErik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008 http://www.terminologyrecords.com/release/erik-lake-before-sunrisemaracaibo Released by: Terminology Records Release/catalogue number: TERM008 Release date: 24 March 2014 After enjoying the success of his previous releases and gaining the support and respect of his peers and fellow DJ's and producers, Erik is back for TERM008 with Before Sunrise/Maracaibo. Another classy release stamped with what is becoming Erik's trademark sound, swirling pads and smooth percussion which bring that true “before sunrise” sound, reminiscent of long summer nights. With DJ support from the likes of Darin Epsilon, Athan, Mariano Favre, Alex Wax, Faskil, Andrey Mikhailov, John Martin, Stas Drive, Soulfinder, Bee, Cesar Gomez, Chris.Z, Vincent Furlong, Ivan Nikusev, tim benjamin, d-phrag, Aaron Lee, Matt Appleton, Deepsense, PatriZe, Yrelav, Ivelgo, DJ Fresh, Santiago Garcia, George G, Fernando Ferreyra, Dmitry Molosh,Chad Mello, Fabio Hayashida, Jade N Scratch, A Vicand, Aliensignal, Marco Marcelli, richnitemare, Richard Lewis, Maurizio Santi, Dirty Harri and more. -
5:44Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
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2:30VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILLVENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
Spanish/Nat Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracaibo - the heart of Venezuela's oil industry - on Thursday to protest a recent oil spill. Local fishermen were left with nothing to catch after a Greek-registered ship leaked 25-thousand barrels of crude oil into the lake last February. They now want compensation and have joined forces with environmentalists to demand steps which would prevent a similar incident in future. Around 900 boats sailed on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo on Thursday to protest at the damage and financial chaos caused by a recent oil spill. Thousands of fishermen had been joined in their protest by environmentalists and politicians. The lake, which has been joined by canal to the Caribbean Gulf of Venezuela, is a principal route for the export abroad of Venezuelan oil. An estimated one point five (m) million barrels of oil pass through it every day. The Greek-registered Nissos Amorgos ran aground in the canal in February and spilled 25-thousand barrels of extra heavy crude. The spill turned a seven-mile stretch of coastline into an ecological disaster zone. Tens of thousands of fish and other sea life were killed or damaged in the spill, the worst in a decade. The fishermen say the spill has prevented them from working for two months. They are demanding 139 (m) million U-S dollars in compensation against the owners of the Nissos Amorgos. The protesters also want action taken to prevent a repeat of the disaster. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) "This use of the lake, speaking scientifically, constitutes ecological suicide, an environmental disaster of such proportions in a region where people live off the fish, where people need those fish in order to earn a living and support their families. But these days, after what has happened, the fish are not going to recover, not tomorrow. the day after tomorrow or by the end of the week. The fish are still getting sick and will go on dying, but with certain safety measures and with certain changes of attitude by governments, there should be an immediate call for a scientific inquiry into whether the fish that we eat in the near future are healthy or not." SUPER CAPTION: Fernando Nunez Calderon, environmentalist Environmentalists have recommended moving oil tankers from the lake altogether. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) "They built a navigation canal which has salinated and adversely affected the waters of Lake Maracaibo. The only way out, the only final solution for the water of Maracaibo, its salination and deterioration, is for the deep water ports to relocate to the Gulf of Venezuela." SUPER CAPTION: Antonio Casela, President of the Protection of Lake Maracaibo Commission About 12-thousand barrels are still on the sea floor and are to be cleaned up in the next three to four months. But their presence has raised doubts over the navigability of the canal. Official records confirm the canal is sufficiently deep for oil tankers to use - but local sailors dispute this. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/44aa4468b23bcc148fb24fc4223d218e Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork -
0:14Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, VenezuelaPollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
El Tablazo
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Asphyxiation
- Bacteria
- Bay
- Brackish
- Cabimas
- Catatumbo lightning
- Catatumbo River
- Cholera
- Coastline paradox
- Crude oil
- Diminutive
- Dispersant
- Drainage basin
- Duckweed
- Ecosystem
- Europe
- Fertilizer
- Fishing
- Gulf of Venezuela
- Heavy metals
- Industrial waste
- Inflow (hydrology)
- Italian language
- June 18, 2004
- Lagoon
- Lagunetas
- Lake
- Lake Maracaibo
- Lemna
- Los Pájaros Island
- Maracaibo
- Maracaibo Basin
- Oil field
- Oil spill
- Outer space
- Oxygen
- Palafitos
- Paper
- Phosphates
- Polyaspartic acid
- Poultry
- Royal Dutch Shell
- Salmonella
- San Carlos Island
- Sewage
- Soil liquefaction
- Spanish language
- STS-51-I
- Suffix
- Supertanker
- Toas Island
- Venezuela
- Venice
- Vibrio cholerae
- Wayuu people
- Zapara Island
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The Maracaibo Lake - Catatumbo Tour Part 1
The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the worlds most frequent lightning place racking up to a whooping 250 strikes per square kilometers in some places. The journey was an unbelievable experience and I'm looking forward to go back to shoot some more lightning there... _ Mehr auf: http://gewitterjagd.net http://facebook.com/gewitterjagd http://facebook.com/gewitterjagdteam http://twitter.com/gewitterjagd -
Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
http://www.furiousearth.com Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning storm occurs. On most nights of the year, thunderstorms form over the same part of the lake ,with dazzling displays of lightning. Filmed as part of the "Angry Planet" TV series. Produced by: www.peterrowe.tv -
10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth
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Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations. Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit the lake each minute. The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates 1.2 million lightning strikes each year and is visible from almost 250 miles away. There are several theories to explain the continuous storms including high winds which sweep across the lake forming clouds when they meet the Andean mountains. Others link it to the boggy marshes releasing methane gas. The topography of the area is unique. Lake Maracaibo basin is surrounded by mountains that trap warm trade winds coming off the Caribbean. These winds crash into cool air spilling down from the Andes. Scientists believe this force... -
The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone. It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake. After appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, apparently due to drought. This raised fears that it might have been extinguish... -
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Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
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The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-most-lightning-struck-place-on-earth-graeme-anderson Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors that create Lake Maracaibo's seemingly ever-lasting storms. Lesson by Graeme Anderson, animation by D. Lee Peffer II. -
Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique lightning phenomena. -
Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008 http://www.terminologyrecords.com/release/erik-lake-before-sunrisemaracaibo Released by: Terminology Records Release/catalogue number: TERM008 Release date: 24 March 2014 After enjoying the success of his previous releases and gaining the support and respect of his peers and fellow DJ's and producers, Erik is back for TERM008 with Before Sunrise/Maracaibo. Another classy release stamped with what is becoming Erik's trademark sound, swirling pads and smooth percussion which bring that true “before sunrise” sound, reminiscent of long summer nights. With DJ support from the likes of Darin Epsilon, Athan, Mariano Favre, Alex Wax, Faskil, Andrey Mikhailov, John Martin, Stas Drive, Soulfinder, Bee, Cesar Gomez, Chris.Z, Vincent Furlong, Ivan Nikusev, tim benj... -
Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
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VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
Spanish/Nat Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracaibo - the heart of Venezuela's oil industry - on Thursday to protest a recent oil spill. Local fishermen were left with nothing to catch after a Greek-registered ship leaked 25-thousand barrels of crude oil into the lake last February. They now want compensation and have joined forces with environmentalists to demand steps which would prevent a similar incident in future. Around 900 boats sailed on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo on Thursday to protest at the damage and financial chaos caused by a recent oil spill. Thousands of fishermen had been joined in their protest by environmentalists and politicians. The lake, which has been joined by canal to the Caribbean Gulf of Venezuela, is a prin... -
Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Crab Fishing on Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Locals fishing for crabs on Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. They use a line with bait and a reel to lift the line, then simply scoop up the crabs. -
Bridge over the Lake Maracaibo
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Bridge over lake Maracaibo General Rafael Urdaneta....!!!
Puenta sobre el Lago de Maracaibo Rafael Urdaneta...!!! -
Belarusian oilers drill another wellbore in Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela.
After testing a daily oil influx of 400 barrels of dry crude oil was received. A new wellbore is situated near the recently opened one, which produced 3,300 barrels per day after a trial start at the beginning of August. By the way, Belarusian technologies were used in drilling. (Vladimir Goshkis, chief engineer, Deputy Director General of State Production Association "Belarusneft") -
"Mysterious Lightning in Catocumbo" Emanddave's photos around Concho, Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Mercenaries 2 at the bottom of lake maracaibo
one time i was flying me helicopter and i got to close to the water and crashed and then i grappled it while it was sinking. -
Battle of Lake Maracaibo
Battle of Lake Maracaibo The Battle of Lake Maracaibo also known as the "Naval Battle of the Lake" was fought on 24 July 1823 on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo between fleets under the commands of Republican Admiral José Prudencio Padilla and royalist Captain Ángel Laborde. =======Image-Copyright-Info======= Image is in public domain Author-Info: José María Espinosa Prieto (1796–1883) Description Colombian painter and writer Date of birth/death 1796 1883 ity control VIAF: 65405891 LCCN: n84073199 ISNI: 0000 0000 6129 3872 WorldCat Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Acción_del_castillo_de_Maracaibo.jpg =======Image-Copyright-Info======== -Video is targeted to blind users Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA image source in video https://www.youtube.com/w... -
Eclipse: Oil painting created with black waters of Lake Maracaibo
Eclipse is an oil painting created with black waters from Lake Maracaibo. In architecture black water is known as sewer water. Nature Morta (literally dead nature in Italian) translates into English as Still Life. Lake Maracaibo, the largest fresh water lake in South America, is now Natura Morta which has eclipsed life on the lake. -
Some facts about Lake Maracaibo
The Maracaibo Lake - Catatumbo Tour Part 1
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The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the w...
The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the worlds most frequent lightning place racking up to a whooping 250 strikes per square kilometers in some places. The journey was an unbelievable experience and I'm looking forward to go back to shoot some more lightning there...
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The phenomenon of the Catatumbo lightning found along the Maracaibo lake and the Ven/Col border has been in the Guinnes World Record's book since 2014 for the worlds most frequent lightning place racking up to a whooping 250 strikes per square kilometers in some places. The journey was an unbelievable experience and I'm looking forward to go back to shoot some more lightning there...
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Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
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Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightni...
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Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning storm occurs. On most nights of the year, thunderstorms form over the same part of the lake ,with dazzling displays of lightning. Filmed as part of the "Angry Planet" TV series.
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Storm Chaser, George Kourounis travels to Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela where a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning storm occurs. On most nights of the year, thunderstorms form over the same part of the lake ,with dazzling displays of lightning. Filmed as part of the "Angry Planet" TV series.
Produced by: www.peterrowe.tv
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10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth
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Catatumbo lightning
The Catatumbo Lightning (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo
The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
In February 2014, The Weather Channel featured an article stating that the Catatumbo Lightning phenomenon in Venezuela had made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most lightning strikes in one region at any given time
Eternal Flame Falls Orchard park
For years, scientists thought that the eternal flame in New York was kept alight by gas produced by ancient, extremely hot rocks.
At the heart of this waterfall is a small flickering flame that is caused by a natural gas pocket and hikers that pass by the falls and relight the gas pocket whenever it sputters out, keeping the flame in an eternal cycle.
The eternal flames caused by natural gas pockets are common, but the imagery of a lone flame under torrents of water make Eternal Flame Falls unique.
The falls, made out of relatively young shale, and as hot as a cup of tea, should be the last place you would expect an eternal flame. Yet, defying all scientific explanation, and the massive amounts of water around it, the flame burns on.
Blood Falls waterfall
Blood Falls is a natural—not supernatural—phenomenon! In Antarctica there is unusual, orange colored icefall - Blood Falls. This is small opening into unusual ecosystem, which has developed for more than million years without contact to the outside world.
At first explorers thought that this red color is caused by red algae but in 1960 Robert Black discovered that the red color comes from the iron oxides
Blood Falls is a plume rising from an ancient hypersaline lake trapped beneath Taylor Glacier’s 400 meters (1,312 feet) of ice. About 5 million years ago, the ocean flooded East Antarctica, creating a salty inland lake.
Door To Hell
The Door to Hell is a natural gas field in Derweze (also spelled Darvaze, meaning "gate"), Ahal Province, Turkmenistan.
The Door to Hell is noted for its natural gas fire which has been burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petroleum engineers in 1971. The fire is fed by the rich natural gas deposits in the area
Lake Hillier
Lake Hillier is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. It is particularly notable for its pink colour The length of the lake is about 600 metres (2,000 ft).
Although the source of the pink colour has not been definitively proven in the case of Lake Hillier, the pink colour of other salt lakes in the region arises from a dye created by the organisms Dunaliella salina and Halobacteria. Another hypothesis is that the pink colour is due to red halophilic bacteria in the salt crusts
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey
Denizli’s popular site Pamukkale is a must-see natural thermal water source and a unique in the world with its calcareous white steps.
Cave of the Crystals
Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Catatumbo lightning
The Catatumbo Lightning (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo
The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
In February 2014, The Weather Channel featured an article stating that the Catatumbo Lightning phenomenon in Venezuela had made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most lightning strikes in one region at any given time
Eternal Flame Falls Orchard park
For years, scientists thought that the eternal flame in New York was kept alight by gas produced by ancient, extremely hot rocks.
At the heart of this waterfall is a small flickering flame that is caused by a natural gas pocket and hikers that pass by the falls and relight the gas pocket whenever it sputters out, keeping the flame in an eternal cycle.
The eternal flames caused by natural gas pockets are common, but the imagery of a lone flame under torrents of water make Eternal Flame Falls unique.
The falls, made out of relatively young shale, and as hot as a cup of tea, should be the last place you would expect an eternal flame. Yet, defying all scientific explanation, and the massive amounts of water around it, the flame burns on.
Blood Falls waterfall
Blood Falls is a natural—not supernatural—phenomenon! In Antarctica there is unusual, orange colored icefall - Blood Falls. This is small opening into unusual ecosystem, which has developed for more than million years without contact to the outside world.
At first explorers thought that this red color is caused by red algae but in 1960 Robert Black discovered that the red color comes from the iron oxides
Blood Falls is a plume rising from an ancient hypersaline lake trapped beneath Taylor Glacier’s 400 meters (1,312 feet) of ice. About 5 million years ago, the ocean flooded East Antarctica, creating a salty inland lake.
Door To Hell
The Door to Hell is a natural gas field in Derweze (also spelled Darvaze, meaning "gate"), Ahal Province, Turkmenistan.
The Door to Hell is noted for its natural gas fire which has been burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petroleum engineers in 1971. The fire is fed by the rich natural gas deposits in the area
Lake Hillier
Lake Hillier is a lake on Middle Island, the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. It is particularly notable for its pink colour The length of the lake is about 600 metres (2,000 ft).
Although the source of the pink colour has not been definitively proven in the case of Lake Hillier, the pink colour of other salt lakes in the region arises from a dye created by the organisms Dunaliella salina and Halobacteria. Another hypothesis is that the pink colour is due to red halophilic bacteria in the salt crusts
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey
Denizli’s popular site Pamukkale is a must-see natural thermal water source and a unique in the world with its calcareous white steps.
Cave of the Crystals
Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave connected to the Naica Mine 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
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Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations.
Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each yea...
Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations.
Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit the lake each minute.
The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates 1.2 million lightning strikes each year and is visible from almost 250 miles away.
There are several theories to explain the continuous storms including high winds which sweep across the lake forming clouds when they meet the Andean mountains. Others link it to the boggy marshes releasing methane gas.
The topography of the area is unique. Lake Maracaibo basin is surrounded by mountains that trap warm trade winds coming off the Caribbean.
These winds crash into cool air spilling down from the Andes. Scientists believe this forces them up until they condense into thunderclouds creating an average 28 lightning strikes per minute across a wide area - an energy burst that could power all the lightbulbs in Latin America.
'A lot of the [lightning] hotspots are tied to features in the terrain - slopes of mountain ranges, curved coastlines, combinations of those,' Dr Daniel Cecil from the Global Hydrology and Climate Centre's lightning team told the BBC.
'Having irregularities like that in the terrain can help generate wind patterns and heating or cooling patterns that would boost the likelihood of thunderstorms.'
The storms have become a proud symbol for the people of Venezuela and they are referenced in the epic poem 'La Dragontea' by Lope de Vega.
The state of Zulia, which encompasses Lake Maracaibo, has a lightning bolt across its centre and refers to the phenomenon in its anthem.
The storm also acts as a natural lighthouse for local fisherman who are able to navigate at night without any problem.
On occasions the phenomenon has stopped for weeks at a time, most recently in 2010. Locals worried it was the result of an extreme drought, which had led to electricity shortages in a country which relies heavily on hydropower.
But after five weeks of silence the cacophony resumed.
The other occasion was in 1906 after a huge earthquake off the coast of Columbia and Ecuador caused a tsunami.
Catatumbo Lightning was included in this year's Guinness World Records, dethroning the Congolese town of Kifuka as the place with the world's most lightning bolts per square kilometer each year at 250.
Some scientists consider the everlasting storm to be the single biggest generator of tropospheric ozone on the planet.
In these photos the lightning bolts illuminate the sky in a combination of brilliant whites, reds and purples.
The difference in the colours of lightning storms is caused partly by the different kinds of atoms in the air.
In dry air it looks white because there are few strong visible rays of light. But if water vapour is present, hydrogen atoms create a strong red line. At night this can appear purple.
History books show the lightning has played a significant role in Venezuelan history, helping thwart at least two nocturnal invasions of the country.
The first attempt was in 1595 when it illuminated ships led by Sir Francis Drake of England, revealing his surprise attack to Spanish soldiers in Maracaibo.
The other was during the Venezuelan War of Independence in 1823, when it betrayed a Spanish fleet trying to sneak ashore.
wn.com/Venezuelan Lake Is Hit By Lightning Thousands Of Times An Hour
Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations.
Where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, 260 storm days each year cause 28 lightning strikes to hit the lake each minute.
The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates 1.2 million lightning strikes each year and is visible from almost 250 miles away.
There are several theories to explain the continuous storms including high winds which sweep across the lake forming clouds when they meet the Andean mountains. Others link it to the boggy marshes releasing methane gas.
The topography of the area is unique. Lake Maracaibo basin is surrounded by mountains that trap warm trade winds coming off the Caribbean.
These winds crash into cool air spilling down from the Andes. Scientists believe this forces them up until they condense into thunderclouds creating an average 28 lightning strikes per minute across a wide area - an energy burst that could power all the lightbulbs in Latin America.
'A lot of the [lightning] hotspots are tied to features in the terrain - slopes of mountain ranges, curved coastlines, combinations of those,' Dr Daniel Cecil from the Global Hydrology and Climate Centre's lightning team told the BBC.
'Having irregularities like that in the terrain can help generate wind patterns and heating or cooling patterns that would boost the likelihood of thunderstorms.'
The storms have become a proud symbol for the people of Venezuela and they are referenced in the epic poem 'La Dragontea' by Lope de Vega.
The state of Zulia, which encompasses Lake Maracaibo, has a lightning bolt across its centre and refers to the phenomenon in its anthem.
The storm also acts as a natural lighthouse for local fisherman who are able to navigate at night without any problem.
On occasions the phenomenon has stopped for weeks at a time, most recently in 2010. Locals worried it was the result of an extreme drought, which had led to electricity shortages in a country which relies heavily on hydropower.
But after five weeks of silence the cacophony resumed.
The other occasion was in 1906 after a huge earthquake off the coast of Columbia and Ecuador caused a tsunami.
Catatumbo Lightning was included in this year's Guinness World Records, dethroning the Congolese town of Kifuka as the place with the world's most lightning bolts per square kilometer each year at 250.
Some scientists consider the everlasting storm to be the single biggest generator of tropospheric ozone on the planet.
In these photos the lightning bolts illuminate the sky in a combination of brilliant whites, reds and purples.
The difference in the colours of lightning storms is caused partly by the different kinds of atoms in the air.
In dry air it looks white because there are few strong visible rays of light. But if water vapour is present, hydrogen atoms create a strong red line. At night this can appear purple.
History books show the lightning has played a significant role in Venezuelan history, helping thwart at least two nocturnal invasions of the country.
The first attempt was in 1595 when it illuminated ships led by Sir Francis Drake of England, revealing his surprise attack to Spanish soldiers in Maracaibo.
The other was during the Venezuelan War of Independence in 1823, when it betrayed a Spanish fleet trying to sneak ashore.
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The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
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The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties...
The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone.
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
After appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, apparently due to drought. This raised fears that it might have been extinguished permanently. The phenomenon reappeared after several months.
Location and formation mechanism
The Catatumbo lightning occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo
The Catatumbo lightning usually develops between the coordinates 8°30′N 71°0′W and 9°45′N 73°0′W. The storms (and associated lightning) are likely the result of the winds blowing across the Maracaibo Lake and surrounding swampy plains. These air masses inevitably meet the high mountain ridges of the Andes, the Perijá Mountains (3,750 m), and Mérida's Cordillera, enclosing the plain from three sides. The heat and moisture collected across the plains creates electrical charges and, as the air masses are destabilized at the mountain ridges, result in almost continual thunderstorm activity. The phenomenon is characterized by almost continuous lightning, mostly within the clouds, which is produced in a large vertical development of clouds that form large electric arcs between 2 and 10 km in height (or more). The lightning tends to start approximately one hour after dusk.
Among the major modern studies there is the one done by Melchor Centeno, who attributes the origin of the thunderstorms to closed wind circulation in the region. Between 1966 and 1970, Andrew Zavrostky investigated the area three times, with assistance from the University of the Andes. He concluded that the lightning has several epicenters in the marshes of Juan Manuel de Aguas National Park, Claras Aguas Negras, and west Lake Maracaibo. In 1991 he suggested that the phenomenon occurred due to cold and warm air currents meeting around the area. The study also speculated that an isolated cause for the lightning might be the presence of uranium in the bedrock.
Between 1997 and 2000 Nelson Falcón conducted several studies, and produced the first microphysics model of the Catatumbo Lightning. He identified the methane produced by the swamps and the oil deposits in the area as a major cause of the phenomenon. It has been noted to have little effect on local flora such as ferns, despite concerns.
Historical references
The first written mention of the Catatumbo lightning was in the epic poem "La Dragontea" (1597) by Lope de Vega, which recounts the defeat of English raider Sir Francis Drake. The Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt once described it as "electrical explosions that are like phosphorescent gleam." Italian geographer Agustin Codazzi described it as a "lightning that seems to arise from the continued Zulia river and its surroundings." The phenomenon became so celebrated that it was depicted in the flag and coat of arms of the state of Zulia, which contains Lake Maracaibo, and mentioned in the state's anthem. This phenomenon has been popularly known for centuries as the Lighthouse of Maracaibo, since it is visible for miles around Lake Maracaibo.
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The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. The frequent, powerful flashes of lightning over this relatively small area are considered to be the world's largest single generator of tropospheric ozone.
It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.
After appearing continually for centuries, the lightning ceased from January to April 2010, apparently due to drought. This raised fears that it might have been extinguished permanently. The phenomenon reappeared after several months.
Location and formation mechanism
The Catatumbo lightning occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo
The Catatumbo lightning usually develops between the coordinates 8°30′N 71°0′W and 9°45′N 73°0′W. The storms (and associated lightning) are likely the result of the winds blowing across the Maracaibo Lake and surrounding swampy plains. These air masses inevitably meet the high mountain ridges of the Andes, the Perijá Mountains (3,750 m), and Mérida's Cordillera, enclosing the plain from three sides. The heat and moisture collected across the plains creates electrical charges and, as the air masses are destabilized at the mountain ridges, result in almost continual thunderstorm activity. The phenomenon is characterized by almost continuous lightning, mostly within the clouds, which is produced in a large vertical development of clouds that form large electric arcs between 2 and 10 km in height (or more). The lightning tends to start approximately one hour after dusk.
Among the major modern studies there is the one done by Melchor Centeno, who attributes the origin of the thunderstorms to closed wind circulation in the region. Between 1966 and 1970, Andrew Zavrostky investigated the area three times, with assistance from the University of the Andes. He concluded that the lightning has several epicenters in the marshes of Juan Manuel de Aguas National Park, Claras Aguas Negras, and west Lake Maracaibo. In 1991 he suggested that the phenomenon occurred due to cold and warm air currents meeting around the area. The study also speculated that an isolated cause for the lightning might be the presence of uranium in the bedrock.
Between 1997 and 2000 Nelson Falcón conducted several studies, and produced the first microphysics model of the Catatumbo Lightning. He identified the methane produced by the swamps and the oil deposits in the area as a major cause of the phenomenon. It has been noted to have little effect on local flora such as ferns, despite concerns.
Historical references
The first written mention of the Catatumbo lightning was in the epic poem "La Dragontea" (1597) by Lope de Vega, which recounts the defeat of English raider Sir Francis Drake. The Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt once described it as "electrical explosions that are like phosphorescent gleam." Italian geographer Agustin Codazzi described it as a "lightning that seems to arise from the continued Zulia river and its surroundings." The phenomenon became so celebrated that it was depicted in the flag and coat of arms of the state of Zulia, which contains Lake Maracaibo, and mentioned in the state's anthem. This phenomenon has been popularly known for centuries as the Lighthouse of Maracaibo, since it is visible for miles around Lake Maracaibo.
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- published: 28 Aug 2014
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(Lake) Maracaibo City - Venezuela
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Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
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Shot straight after lightning hit our house on Lake Maracaibo. Check out 3min 55secs.
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The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
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Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thund...
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Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors that create Lake Maracaibo's seemingly ever-lasting storms.
Lesson by Graeme Anderson, animation by D. Lee Peffer II.
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Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. But why? Graeme Anderson lists the factors that create Lake Maracaibo's seemingly ever-lasting storms.
Lesson by Graeme Anderson, animation by D. Lee Peffer II.
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Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
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- Updated: 06 Dec 2007
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A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique l...
A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique lightning phenomena.
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A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the smallest freshawater dolphin of the world and off course the unique lightning phenomena.
- published: 06 Dec 2007
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Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
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- published: 26 Oct 2015
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008
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Release date:
24 March 2014
After enjoying the success of his previous releases and gaining the support and respect of his peers and fellow DJ's and producers, Erik is back for TERM008 with Before Sunrise/Maracaibo. Another classy release stamped with what is becoming Erik's trademark sound, swirling pads and smooth percussion which bring that true “before sunrise” sound, reminiscent of long summer nights.
With DJ support from the likes of Darin Epsilon, Athan, Mariano Favre, Alex Wax, Faskil, Andrey Mikhailov, John Martin, Stas Drive, Soulfinder, Bee, Cesar Gomez, Chris.Z, Vincent Furlong, Ivan Nikusev, tim benjamin, d-phrag, Aaron Lee, Matt Appleton, Deepsense, PatriZe, Yrelav, Ivelgo, DJ Fresh, Santiago Garcia, George G, Fernando Ferreyra, Dmitry Molosh,Chad Mello, Fabio Hayashida, Jade N Scratch, A Vicand, Aliensignal, Marco Marcelli, richnitemare, Richard Lewis, Maurizio Santi, Dirty Harri and more.
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008
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Release date:
24 March 2014
After enjoying the success of his previous releases and gaining the support and respect of his peers and fellow DJ's and producers, Erik is back for TERM008 with Before Sunrise/Maracaibo. Another classy release stamped with what is becoming Erik's trademark sound, swirling pads and smooth percussion which bring that true “before sunrise” sound, reminiscent of long summer nights.
With DJ support from the likes of Darin Epsilon, Athan, Mariano Favre, Alex Wax, Faskil, Andrey Mikhailov, John Martin, Stas Drive, Soulfinder, Bee, Cesar Gomez, Chris.Z, Vincent Furlong, Ivan Nikusev, tim benjamin, d-phrag, Aaron Lee, Matt Appleton, Deepsense, PatriZe, Yrelav, Ivelgo, DJ Fresh, Santiago Garcia, George G, Fernando Ferreyra, Dmitry Molosh,Chad Mello, Fabio Hayashida, Jade N Scratch, A Vicand, Aliensignal, Marco Marcelli, richnitemare, Richard Lewis, Maurizio Santi, Dirty Harri and more.
- published: 26 Nov 2014
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Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
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- Duration: 5:44
- Updated: 07 Apr 2011
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- published: 07 Apr 2011
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VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
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Spanish/Nat
Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracaibo - the heart of Venezuela's oil industry - on Thursday to protest a ...
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Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracaibo - the heart of Venezuela's oil industry - on Thursday to protest a recent oil spill.
Local fishermen were left with nothing to catch after a Greek-registered ship leaked 25-thousand barrels of crude oil into the lake last February.
They now want compensation and have joined forces with environmentalists to demand steps which would prevent a similar incident in future.
Around 900 boats sailed on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo on Thursday to protest at the damage and financial chaos caused by a recent oil spill.
Thousands of fishermen had been joined in their protest by environmentalists and politicians.
The lake, which has been joined by canal to the Caribbean Gulf of Venezuela, is a principal route for the export abroad of Venezuelan oil.
An estimated one point five (m) million barrels of oil pass through it every day.
The Greek-registered Nissos Amorgos ran aground in the canal in February and spilled 25-thousand barrels of extra heavy crude.
The spill turned a seven-mile stretch of coastline into an ecological disaster zone.
Tens of thousands of fish and other sea life were killed or damaged in the spill, the worst in a decade.
The fishermen say the spill has prevented them from working for two months.
They are demanding 139 (m) million U-S dollars in compensation against the owners of the Nissos Amorgos.
The protesters also want action taken to prevent a repeat of the disaster.
SOUNDBITE: (Spanish)
"This use of the lake, speaking scientifically, constitutes ecological suicide, an environmental disaster of such proportions in a region where people live off the fish, where people need those fish in order to earn a living and support their families. But these days, after what has happened, the fish are not going to recover, not tomorrow. the day after tomorrow or by the end of the week. The fish are still getting sick and will go on dying, but with certain safety measures and with certain changes of attitude by governments, there should be an immediate call for a scientific inquiry into whether the fish that we eat in the near future are healthy or not."
SUPER CAPTION: Fernando Nunez Calderon, environmentalist
Environmentalists have recommended moving oil tankers from the lake altogether.
SOUNDBITE: (Spanish)
"They built a navigation canal which has salinated and adversely affected the waters of Lake Maracaibo. The only way out, the only final solution for the water of Maracaibo, its salination and deterioration, is for the deep water ports to relocate to the Gulf of Venezuela."
SUPER CAPTION: Antonio Casela, President of the Protection of Lake Maracaibo Commission
About 12-thousand barrels are still on the sea floor and are to be cleaned up in the next three to four months.
But their presence has raised doubts over the navigability of the canal.
Official records confirm the canal is sufficiently deep for oil tankers to use - but local sailors dispute this.
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Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracaibo - the heart of Venezuela's oil industry - on Thursday to protest a recent oil spill.
Local fishermen were left with nothing to catch after a Greek-registered ship leaked 25-thousand barrels of crude oil into the lake last February.
They now want compensation and have joined forces with environmentalists to demand steps which would prevent a similar incident in future.
Around 900 boats sailed on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo on Thursday to protest at the damage and financial chaos caused by a recent oil spill.
Thousands of fishermen had been joined in their protest by environmentalists and politicians.
The lake, which has been joined by canal to the Caribbean Gulf of Venezuela, is a principal route for the export abroad of Venezuelan oil.
An estimated one point five (m) million barrels of oil pass through it every day.
The Greek-registered Nissos Amorgos ran aground in the canal in February and spilled 25-thousand barrels of extra heavy crude.
The spill turned a seven-mile stretch of coastline into an ecological disaster zone.
Tens of thousands of fish and other sea life were killed or damaged in the spill, the worst in a decade.
The fishermen say the spill has prevented them from working for two months.
They are demanding 139 (m) million U-S dollars in compensation against the owners of the Nissos Amorgos.
The protesters also want action taken to prevent a repeat of the disaster.
SOUNDBITE: (Spanish)
"This use of the lake, speaking scientifically, constitutes ecological suicide, an environmental disaster of such proportions in a region where people live off the fish, where people need those fish in order to earn a living and support their families. But these days, after what has happened, the fish are not going to recover, not tomorrow. the day after tomorrow or by the end of the week. The fish are still getting sick and will go on dying, but with certain safety measures and with certain changes of attitude by governments, there should be an immediate call for a scientific inquiry into whether the fish that we eat in the near future are healthy or not."
SUPER CAPTION: Fernando Nunez Calderon, environmentalist
Environmentalists have recommended moving oil tankers from the lake altogether.
SOUNDBITE: (Spanish)
"They built a navigation canal which has salinated and adversely affected the waters of Lake Maracaibo. The only way out, the only final solution for the water of Maracaibo, its salination and deterioration, is for the deep water ports to relocate to the Gulf of Venezuela."
SUPER CAPTION: Antonio Casela, President of the Protection of Lake Maracaibo Commission
About 12-thousand barrels are still on the sea floor and are to be cleaned up in the next three to four months.
But their presence has raised doubts over the navigability of the canal.
Official records confirm the canal is sufficiently deep for oil tankers to use - but local sailors dispute this.
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- published: 21 Jul 2015
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Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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El Tablazo
El Tablazo
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El Tablazo
- published: 21 Dec 2007
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Crab Fishing on Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela.
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- Updated: 23 Dec 2013
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Locals fishing for crabs on Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. They use a line with bait and a reel to lift the line, then simply scoop up the crabs.
Locals fishing for crabs on Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. They use a line with bait and a reel to lift the line, then simply scoop up the crabs.
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Locals fishing for crabs on Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. They use a line with bait and a reel to lift the line, then simply scoop up the crabs.
- published: 23 Dec 2013
- views: 525
Bridge over the Lake Maracaibo
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- Updated: 06 Feb 2015
- views: 56
short video about bridges
short video about bridges
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short video about bridges
- published: 06 Feb 2015
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Bridge over lake Maracaibo General Rafael Urdaneta....!!!
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- Updated: 06 Jul 2011
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Belarusian oilers drill another wellbore in Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela.
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- Duration: 1:47
- Updated: 02 Sep 2011
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After testing a daily oil influx of 400 barrels of dry crude oil was received. A new wellbore is situated near the recently opened one, which produced 3,300 bar...
After testing a daily oil influx of 400 barrels of dry crude oil was received. A new wellbore is situated near the recently opened one, which produced 3,300 barrels per day after a trial start at the beginning of August. By the way, Belarusian technologies were used in drilling.
(Vladimir Goshkis, chief engineer, Deputy Director General of State Production Association "Belarusneft")
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After testing a daily oil influx of 400 barrels of dry crude oil was received. A new wellbore is situated near the recently opened one, which produced 3,300 barrels per day after a trial start at the beginning of August. By the way, Belarusian technologies were used in drilling.
(Vladimir Goshkis, chief engineer, Deputy Director General of State Production Association "Belarusneft")
- published: 02 Sep 2011
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"Mysterious Lightning in Catocumbo" Emanddave's photos around Concho, Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Updated: 11 Nov 2010
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Mercenaries 2 at the bottom of lake maracaibo
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one time i was flying me helicopter and i got to close to the water and crashed and then i grappled it while it was sinking.
one time i was flying me helicopter and i got to close to the water and crashed and then i grappled it while it was sinking.
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one time i was flying me helicopter and i got to close to the water and crashed and then i grappled it while it was sinking.
- published: 01 Sep 2009
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Battle of Lake Maracaibo
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Battle of Lake Maracaibo
The Battle of Lake Maracaibo also known as the "Naval Battle of the Lake" was fought on 24 July 1823 on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo b...
Battle of Lake Maracaibo
The Battle of Lake Maracaibo also known as the "Naval Battle of the Lake" was fought on 24 July 1823 on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo between fleets under the commands of Republican Admiral José Prudencio Padilla and royalist Captain Ángel Laborde.
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Battle of Lake Maracaibo
The Battle of Lake Maracaibo also known as the "Naval Battle of the Lake" was fought on 24 July 1823 on Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo between fleets under the commands of Republican Admiral José Prudencio Padilla and royalist Captain Ángel Laborde.
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Eclipse: Oil painting created with black waters of Lake Maracaibo
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Eclipse is an oil painting created with black waters from Lake Maracaibo. In architecture black water is known as sewer water. Nature Morta (literally dead natu...
Eclipse is an oil painting created with black waters from Lake Maracaibo. In architecture black water is known as sewer water. Nature Morta (literally dead nature in Italian) translates into English as Still Life. Lake Maracaibo, the largest fresh water lake in South America, is now Natura Morta which has eclipsed life on the lake.
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Eclipse is an oil painting created with black waters from Lake Maracaibo. In architecture black water is known as sewer water. Nature Morta (literally dead nature in Italian) translates into English as Still Life. Lake Maracaibo, the largest fresh water lake in South America, is now Natura Morta which has eclipsed life on the lake.
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Some facts about Lake Maracaibo
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- published: 26 Aug 2014
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The Maracaibo Lake - Catatumbo Tour Part 1
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The Maracaibo Lake - Catatumbo Tour Part 1
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Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
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Catatumbo Everlasting Lightning Storm
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10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomena on Earth
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Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
Venezuela's eternal lightning storm has captivated tourists and locals for generations.
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Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
Venezuelan lake is hit by lightning THOUSANDS of times an hour!
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The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
The Catatumbo (Spanish Relámpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela....
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The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
The Catatumbo, Lake Maracaibo, Zulia HD sound:4kuba. DONT HAVE LIGHTnings!
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(Lake) Maracaibo City - Venezuela
Maracaibo Estado Zulia
published: 19 Aug 2015
(Lake) Maracaibo City - Venezuela
(Lake) Maracaibo City - Venezuela
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Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
Shot straight after lightning hit our house on Lake Maracaibo. Check out 3min 55secs.
published: 12 Nov 2012
Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
Catatumbo Lightning Strikes in the middle of a cyclone
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The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
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published: 28 Jan 2016
The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
The most lightning-struck place on Earth - Graeme Anderson
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Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
A journey to the southwest side of the biggest lake of South america. New butterflies, the...
published: 06 Dec 2007
Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
Catatumbo - Lake Maracaibo
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Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
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Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
Lake Maracaibo and Oil s Influence
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
Erik Lake - Maracaibo - TERM008
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Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
Erik Lake - Maracaibo - Terminology Records
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Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
published: 07 Apr 2011
Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
Prueba de Mar Lago de maracaibo Venezuela. Sea Test Lake Maracaibo.
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VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
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Several thousand fishermen, ecologists and politicians circled Lake Maracai...
published: 21 Jul 2015
VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
VENEZUELA: LAKE MARACAIBO: FISHERMEN PROTEST AGAINST RECENT OIL SPILL
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Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
El Tablazo
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Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
Pollution in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Chloe Grace Moretz, Bette Midler Slam Kim Kardashian’s Nude Selfie
Edit The Wrap 08 Mar 2016
Kim Kardashian‘s self-indulgent nude photo showing off her post-baby body has garnered negative reactions from real Hollywood stars. “@KimKardashian I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than- [their bodies],” actress Chloe Grace Moretz wrote on Twitter Monday ... Also Read. Leonardo DiCaprio's Win Is Most-Tweeted Oscar Moment in History....
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Manhattan’s Elite Declares War On Blue-Collar Billionaire Trump
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Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. “In all men’s lives at certain periods...one of the most dominant elements is the desire to be inside the Inner Ring and the terror of being left outside.” –C.S. Lewis, King’s College University of London. They think they are gods; their birthright to rule over the United States while determining how it should navigate the globe and control other nations ... Dallas Darling (darling@wn.com)....
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Will U.S. democracy commit suicide?
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(CNN)Let's face it. This century, this millennium, has not been good for democracy ... Of course, the notion that democracy -- letting the people choose the leaders who govern them -- is the best way, the only legitimate way, to ensure the well-being of a country, remains a source of inspiration for millions around the world. But the sad truth is that its march of late has proven erratic, halting ... Frida Ghitis ... Read More ... Quite the opposite ... ....
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China says blind faith in North Korea sanctions irresponsible
Edit Asia Times 08 Mar 2016
(From Reuters). “Blind faith” in sanctions and international pressure on North Korea are irresponsible, China’s Foreign Minister said on Tuesday, after the U.N ... Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ... Read More ....
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The ‘ridiculously’ warm Arctic just set another ominous record
Edit Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08 Mar 2016
The warmth of the Arctic this year — featuring temperature departures many degrees Celsius above normal — has scientists floored. They used words such as “absurdly” or “ridiculously” to describe how warm the region has been ... ....
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Minister Del Pino: "For the first time ever a gas field is delivered to the ...
Edit Public Technologies 22 Feb 2016
... Eulogio Del Pino, announced from Cluster July 28, located in the Carabobo Division of the Hugo Chávez Orinoco Oil Belt, the granting of exploitation rights of non-associated gas reservoirs in the southern area of Tia Juana located on Lake Maracaibo, for processing into petrochemicals in existing plants of the Ana Maria Campos Petrochemical Complex....
Facts About Venezuela for Spanish Students
Edit About.com 21 Feb 2016
Venezuela is a geographically diverse South American country in the southern Caribbean ... Linguistic highlights ... (Source ... Flag of Venezuela ... The second-largest urban center is Maracaibo with 2.2 million ... per week ... Venezuela's name was given by Spanish explorers and means "Little Venice." The designation usually is credited to Alonso de Ojeda, who visited Lake Maracaibo and saw stilted houses that reminded him of the Italian city....
Researchers Have Pinpointed The Most Lightning-Struck Spot On Earth
Edit IFL Science 15 Dec 2015
Lake Maracaibo has long been known for its high levels of electrical activity, and earlier this year entered the Guinness Book of World Records as Earth’s lightning hotspot ... Analyzing data recorded by the LIS between 1998 and 2013, Albrecht and her team were able to locate a point where Lake Maracaibo meets the Catatumbo River as the most lightning-prone spot on the planet....
Venezuela's Neverending Thunderstorm
Edit About.com 26 Nov 2015
It's difficult to ignore the weather these day, whether you're a climate change skeptic or a committed believer to the dangers of global warming ... Well, unless you happen to live in Venezuela – specifically, the part of Venezuela where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo. Here, you'll find a phenomenon known as the Catatumbo Lightning.What is the Catatumbo Lightning? ... ....
Odor hails from true baseball family (MLB - Major League Baseball)
Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2015
He was playing in a national tournament in Venezuela, representing his hometown of Maracaibo ... 'I think I represented Maracaibo about 15 times, growing up, in a national tournament,' Odor said ... Home is in Maracaibo, the second-largest city in Venezuela. It is located in the northwestern part of the country on a neck of land situated between Lake Maracaibo and the Gulf of Venezuela....
Minister Del Pino: PDVSA workers bring Lake Pilot Project to successful completion (PDVSA - Petróleos ...
Edit Public Technologies 29 Sep 2015
Lagunillas.- The addition of more than 10 thousand barrels of oil per day net and 30 million cubic feet of gas per day, mark the completion of the implementation of a new proposal by a group of workers from Petroleos de Venezuela, SA (PDVSA) in western Venezuela to increase production in Lake Maracaibo ... These workers proposed new ideas and ways of working in Lake Maracaibo ... For me, they are now the heart of operations in the lake....
Atlas Obscura Explores 'The Everlasting Lightning Storm' of the Catatumbo Region of Venezuela
Edit Topix 23 Sep 2015
" Everlasting Lightning Storm " is the latest episode of the Atlas Obscura series 100 Wonders that explains the Catatumbo Lightning of Venezuela. The unique geography of the region around Lake Maracaibo creates conditions that produce 140 to 160 fierce lightning storms per year, each lasting up to 10 hours with as many as 3,600 lightning flashes per hour.... ....
The weekly geography quiz
Edit The Tribune San Luis Obispo 22 Sep 2015
GEOQUIZ. Which South American country would you visit to see Lake Maracaibo? ... ....
the California Stem Cell Agency vs. Huntington's Disease
Edit Huffington Post 26 Aug 2015
In 1941, the DC Comics character Wonder Woman was born ... But the evils they face are not comic at all ... Wexler's team went to South America to work on a scientific mystery--there was an unusual number of families afflicted by Huntington's around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela--why? Could the researchers find families to determine the genetic cause of the disease? Were there environmental or dietary contributions? What caused the disease? ... ....
PDVSA activated "Subsidence Zero" Plan in Lagunillas (PDVSA - Petróleos de Venezuela SA)
Edit Public Technologies 15 Aug 2015
(Source. PDVSA - Petróleos de Venezuela SA) ... This is the "Subsidence Zero" Plan which relocates communities in high risk of flooding which are below the level of Lake Maracaibo ... These sectors will be reforested ... Marquez ... The indiscriminate exploitation of oil by multinationals for almost a century caused the ground in Bachaquero, Lagunillas and Tia Juana to decrease below the level of Lake Maracaibo ... distributed by ... (noodl....
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