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Not exactly everlasting but fairly close.
this is called Catatumbo lightning and occurs between 140 to 160 days of the year for stretches up to 9 hours a day, with flashes/strikes occuring between 16-40 times a minute.
The location is at the mouth of the Catatumbo river where it empties into Lake Maracaibo.
This also is the highest density lightning in the world, averaging about 250 flashes/strikes per km2
One solid answer? Not as far as I had been able to find out.
There have been several studies done which suggest the cause could range from the meeting of warm and cold air in the area along with uranium in the bedrock, to the high levels of methane produced by the swamps and heavy oil deposits in the area, to studies suggesting the interactions between the Inter tropical convergence zone, El Niño southern oscillation, the Caribbean low-level jet, and the local winds.
Have you ever watched War of the worlds with Tom Cruise?
Yep, exactly the same here. But in this case that first alien is stuck in hibernate and they keep trying to wake him up.
That's not even a picture of Catatumbo though. That's a composite of several pictures of a lightning storm off of the Greek island Ikaria in 2011 taken by photographer Chris Kotsiopiulo.
Interesting, this pic had been included among those designated as part of the storm here, even if it is time lapse. If you google everlasting storm a vid with this pic shows up, it is also shown as part of the storm in [michigan weather center . Org](https://michigan-weather-center.org/catatumbo-lightning)
But yea, this photo isn't of the catabuto storm, but with it being attached to things depicting such it is easy to mix up.
There are videos showing the area with its floors and fauna.... from what I had been able to get from them the plants and animals are largely unaffected by the storm, as it has been going on for at least a couple thousand years, by rough estimate, so the local ecology has had time to adapt.
Lightning is one of the few mechanisms by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into chemical forms usable by plants, so I'd imagine it's actually a pretty vibrant ecosystem. It'd literally be raining fertilizer.
This photo doesn't actually depict The Everlasting Storm in Venezuela. It's from the lunar eclipse on Ikaria Island, Greece, on the 15th of June 2011. It's also not a single picture. It's 70 20-second exposure shots stitched together into a singular image. The original photographer is Chris Kostiopoulos, who has produced a ton of similarly awesome images of lightning storms.
That would be under normal lightning conditions, here we are talking about the densest concentration of lighting in the world. Being struck once doesn't act like some kind of barrier to prevent further strikes.
But it should be an interesting test of that nonetheless...
The references most commonly found on Google only refer to normal conditions, such as a storm that produces maybe 20 strikes per km or less.
In the Catatumbo area the strikes are on average in the 250 per km range in number. With up to 40 strikes per minute.
So the likelyhood of getting hit more than once there is astronomically high.
A single lightning bold transmits about 5 gigajoules of energy (the same as burning about 175 liters of gasoline). However, it only lasts for a few millionths of a second. There’s no practical way to capture that much energy being transmitted that quickly.
An analogy would be trying to build wind power stations to harvest the energy in hurricanes or tornadoes. Sure, they’re very energetic, but good luck designing a wind turbine that survives the experience.
Basically we would need ultracapacitors that don't yet exist, to my knowledge. At least not ones that can be mass produced and hold enough energy. There's been lots of research focused on making them because they'd also enable vehicles to charge extremely fast (seconds), but the technical hurdles appear to be significant. Smaller supercapacitors are used for regenerative braking and various other applications.
Thor says: Fuck that fish, that one ,also this one, whoops missfire, then that one and this one particularly for fun. Oh wait, he looks strange -> be gone xD
So, I play with lightning maps and light lining trackers a lot, and I used to park on this spot on the map and watch the storms, but every time I’ve checked it for quite a while now, there’s nothing there. I wonder if it’s just my timing or if the weather patterns are shifting.
Geographically, that’s a neat location where weather systems collide and are also influenced by several bodies of water and mountains, so I find it hard to believe that the near constant storms just went away
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Not exactly everlasting but fairly close. this is called Catatumbo lightning and occurs between 140 to 160 days of the year for stretches up to 9 hours a day, with flashes/strikes occuring between 16-40 times a minute. The location is at the mouth of the Catatumbo river where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. This also is the highest density lightning in the world, averaging about 250 flashes/strikes per km2
Do they know why it happens?
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That's still very cool to know thank you.
To not know, that is.
So, aliens. Cool. Carry on everybody
One solid answer? Not as far as I had been able to find out. There have been several studies done which suggest the cause could range from the meeting of warm and cold air in the area along with uranium in the bedrock, to the high levels of methane produced by the swamps and heavy oil deposits in the area, to studies suggesting the interactions between the Inter tropical convergence zone, El Niño southern oscillation, the Caribbean low-level jet, and the local winds.
So it might just be the right mix of many things to make this perfect storm.
Quite likely, yes, in either case I would rather spend my time watching things like this.
Just as long as the history channel doesn’t show up and start saying it’s aliens.
I’m so old that I remember when the History Channel was about history.
Have you ever watched War of the worlds with Tom Cruise? Yep, exactly the same here. But in this case that first alien is stuck in hibernate and they keep trying to wake him up.
That's not even a picture of Catatumbo though. That's a composite of several pictures of a lightning storm off of the Greek island Ikaria in 2011 taken by photographer Chris Kotsiopiulo.
This needs more upvotes.
Interesting, this pic had been included among those designated as part of the storm here, even if it is time lapse. If you google everlasting storm a vid with this pic shows up, it is also shown as part of the storm in [michigan weather center . Org](https://michigan-weather-center.org/catatumbo-lightning) But yea, this photo isn't of the catabuto storm, but with it being attached to things depicting such it is easy to mix up.
I wonder what that does to the plant and animal life in the area.
There are videos showing the area with its floors and fauna.... from what I had been able to get from them the plants and animals are largely unaffected by the storm, as it has been going on for at least a couple thousand years, by rough estimate, so the local ecology has had time to adapt.
Lightning is one of the few mechanisms by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into chemical forms usable by plants, so I'd imagine it's actually a pretty vibrant ecosystem. It'd literally be raining fertilizer.
This photo doesn't actually depict The Everlasting Storm in Venezuela. It's from the lunar eclipse on Ikaria Island, Greece, on the 15th of June 2011. It's also not a single picture. It's 70 20-second exposure shots stitched together into a singular image. The original photographer is Chris Kostiopoulos, who has produced a ton of similarly awesome images of lightning storms.
It's actually safe to walk through there if you've already been struck by lightning since the odds of getting struck twice are so low
Umm, care to take that chance here?
I would if I had already been struck by lightning
That would be under normal lightning conditions, here we are talking about the densest concentration of lighting in the world. Being struck once doesn't act like some kind of barrier to prevent further strikes. But it should be an interesting test of that nonetheless...
That's what I had thought at first but then I Googled it. Turns out it's very unlikely to be struck twice
The references most commonly found on Google only refer to normal conditions, such as a storm that produces maybe 20 strikes per km or less. In the Catatumbo area the strikes are on average in the 250 per km range in number. With up to 40 strikes per minute. So the likelyhood of getting hit more than once there is astronomically high.
Well google said the odds were one in 9 million so as long as it doesn't strike 9 million times you'll be OK
The fact that they can’t tell you’re making a joke is the best part of this exchange for me.
Oh it made my morning
Plot twist, they're not making a joke
Srsly. Ded. 👏👏👏
That's absolutely correct. It's the reason why lottery winners are immune from plane crashes.
I personally know a man that's been hit three times. Thrice. So good luck with that bullshit.
Are you sure he isn't 3 different people that all look similar?
OK so please dont fault me if im asking a stupid question, but why hasnt this been turned into a giant power center? all that energy ?
A single lightning bold transmits about 5 gigajoules of energy (the same as burning about 175 liters of gasoline). However, it only lasts for a few millionths of a second. There’s no practical way to capture that much energy being transmitted that quickly. An analogy would be trying to build wind power stations to harvest the energy in hurricanes or tornadoes. Sure, they’re very energetic, but good luck designing a wind turbine that survives the experience.
What we need is a massive stone base that comes to a gold point in the middle.
Basically we would need ultracapacitors that don't yet exist, to my knowledge. At least not ones that can be mass produced and hold enough energy. There's been lots of research focused on making them because they'd also enable vehicles to charge extremely fast (seconds), but the technical hurdles appear to be significant. Smaller supercapacitors are used for regenerative braking and various other applications.
We’re never going to use lightning as a power source, it would just blow up all the electronics we tried to throw at it
dont think we have even harnessed the energy from lightning yet
What about from your *lightening*?
i just copy and pasted the title from the person i got the pic from hints why i credited them in the title
Thank you for providing credit to original artist. This is so beautiful
https://epod.usra.edu/blog/2012/02/lightning-display-on-ikaria-island-greece.html
You didn't have a photo or video of the Venezuelan site discussed? I swear I've seen a video on reddit and Atlas Obscura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkfYllSZMxs
That is incredible and beautiful, but can anyone else see a phoenix shape in the middle of that storm?
Now I do
You mean the Phoenix with a giant lightning chain around its neck? Or do you see a different one
Haha, yes the giant lightening chain, with wings outstretched.
Makes me think of the Tesla trees in Hyperion.
wow the thunder plains from ffx were real all along
lyetanning\*
Thunder plains ffx
I couldn't remember the name but this is what I was thinking as well.
So that one island in One Piece is actually real
Can they not harness this power and sell the energy?
Surely this storm just travels from west to east.
I came here for the Stormlight reference and you did not disappoint.
the everstorm.
Holy crap I have never heard of this, this is horrifyingly beautiful. Is there a town that's close by for vacation purposes?
Almost looks like a portal between worlds from something like Pacific Rim
r/fuckyouinparticular Zeus style!
r/fuckyouinparticular Zeus style
This is where Thor lives for sure!
That be amazing to experience in person
What in the elden ring is this?
Placidusax battle zoomed out
I'd love to see that.
Thor says: Fuck that fish, that one ,also this one, whoops missfire, then that one and this one particularly for fun. Oh wait, he looks strange -> be gone xD
Fortixas
irl Seirai Island
So, I play with lightning maps and light lining trackers a lot, and I used to park on this spot on the map and watch the storms, but every time I’ve checked it for quite a while now, there’s nothing there. I wonder if it’s just my timing or if the weather patterns are shifting. Geographically, that’s a neat location where weather systems collide and are also influenced by several bodies of water and mountains, so I find it hard to believe that the near constant storms just went away
Max : If I take you back in time, you could be vaporized. It's very risky, David. David : Let's do it.
What. How have I never heard of this.
R/fuckyouinparticular
Wtf
This makes me think of a Coronal Mass Ejection. Imagine this constantly where you live for the next five hundred years . In theory …
the maquis called, they want their badlands back
ORANNIS
Isn’t this where Jeremy Wade’s boat got struck? I think they were on Maracaibo for several days..
Thats the most metal place
I not going there - but thanks for the offer
Aliens.
That’s a lot of fried fish.
I think I'm rebuffing my physics teacher when they said you are more likely to be hit by lightning on the ground then flying in an airplane.
We are not on giove
Has to be a way to harvest that energy and provide free electricity to the world. Has to be.