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The Catatumbo lightning in Venezuela occurs almost every night for half the year.

Why it is true

The Catatumbo lightning is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at the mouth of the Catatumbo River in Venezuela, with almost continuous lightning for about 140 to 160 nights per year. It is considered the largest generator of tropospheric ozone on the planet.

Source: NOAA

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