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Which area experiences a never-ending lightning storm?
Which area experiences a never-ending lightning storm?
How long can the lightning storms in the Catatumbo River area last?
How long can the lightning storms in the Catatumbo River area last?
What does the lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area help to restore?
What does the lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area help to restore?
True or false: The never-ending lightning storm occurs between 140 and 160 nights a year.
True or false: The never-ending lightning storm occurs between 140 and 160 nights a year.
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True or false: The lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area helps to restore the ozone layer.
True or false: The lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area helps to restore the ozone layer.
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True or false: Ball lightning is a kind of rare lightning.
True or false: Ball lightning is a kind of rare lightning.
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What causes the never-ending lightning storm in the Catatumbo River area?
What causes the never-ending lightning storm in the Catatumbo River area?
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What is ball lightning?
What is ball lightning?
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How does the lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area impact the ozone layer?
How does the lightning activity in the Catatumbo River area impact the ozone layer?
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Another kind of rare lightning is ______
Another kind of rare lightning is ______
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The Catatumbo River meets ______ Maracaibo
The Catatumbo River meets ______ Maracaibo
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These clouds constantly crash into each other and cause violent lightning storms that can last up to ten ______
These clouds constantly crash into each other and cause violent lightning storms that can last up to ten ______
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Как образуется present perfect?
Как образуется present perfect?
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Каким образом глагол eaten в фразе 'I have eaten' описывает действие?
Каким образом глагол eaten в фразе 'I have eaten' описывает действие?
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Почему термин present perfect объясняется использованием настоящего времени?
Почему термин present perfect объясняется использованием настоящего времени?
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Study Notes
Weird Weather Phenomena: Never-ending Lightning Storm and Ball Lightning
- The Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo where dark clouds cover the area most of the year.
- The cloud collision in the area causes violent lightning storms that can last up to ten hours.
- The lightning storms occur between 140 and 160 nights a year, earning the name "the never-ending lightning storm."
- The lightning activity in the area produces nitrogen oxide, which may help restore the ozone layer.
- Another rare type of lightning is ball lightning.
- Ball lightning is a phenomenon where a glowing ball of light appears during a thunderstorm.
- Ball lightning is still not fully understood by scientists.
- Weird weather phenomena like these actually occur in various parts of the world.
- People are often interested in the weather forecast to know what to expect when going outside.
- Some extreme weather conditions are experienced by those living in areas with unique weather phenomena.
- The never-ending lightning storm and ball lightning are examples of such unique weather phenomena.
- The never-ending lightning storm and ball lightning add to the list of strange weather events that have been observed.
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Test your knowledge on strange and bizarre weather phenomena! From never-ending lightning storms to showers of animals, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the most unusual weather events. Are you ready to dive into the world of heavy weather?
