Catatumbo Lightning Quiz

What unique phenomenon occurs in Venezuela that is recognized worldwide?

• Aurora Borealis

• Volcanic Lightning

• Catatumbo Lightning

• Tornado Alley

Which region has been designated by NASA as having the highest electric charge and lightning activity on Earth?

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Maracaibo

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

How many days a year does the Catatumbo region typically experience active thunderstorms?

• 365 days

• 300 days

• 250 days

• 150 days

During a thunderstorm in the Catatumbo region, how many lightning strikes can occur every minute?

• 10 to 20 strikes

• 70 to 80 strikes

• 30 to 40 strikes

• 50 to 60 strikes

What is the first leg of the journey to witness the Catatumbo Lightning?

• Taking a bus from El Vigía to Zulia

• Traveling by boat to Ologá

• Taking a flight from Caracas to El Vigía

• Driving from Zulia to Caracas

What type of housing is characteristic of the village of Ologá?

• Brick houses

• Mud huts

• Stilt houses

• Caves

How long has the community of Ologá been without electricity?

• Ten years

• One year

• Five years

• Three years

How many lightning strikes does the Catatumbo region produce annually?

• 2 to 3 million

• 1 to 2 million

• 4 to 8 million

• 10 to 12 million

What is a notable characteristic of the lightning in the Catatumbo region?

• It is accompanied by loud thunder.

• It is silent and does not produce thunder.

• It is colored differently than regular lightning.

• It only occurs during the day.

How do different indigenous groups interpret the lightning phenomenon?

• As a signal for fishing

• As a sign of good luck

• As the souls of their ancestors visiting

• As a warning of natural disasters