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The flashes are visible up to 40 kilometres away and have been used as a natural lighthouse for centuries, which is why this semi-permanent storm is also known as the "Faro de Maracaibo", or "Maracaibo Beacon".
The flashes are visible up to 40 kilometres away and have been used as a natural lighthouse for centuries, which is why this semi-permanent storm is also known as the "Faro de Maracaibo", or "Maracaibo Beacon".